Family Support Services

through the STM Family of Hope Program

What is Family of Hope?

Family of Hope is a program designed to provide faith-based family support services. Our goal is to offer hope and encouragement to families while equipping local churches to provide services that meet the specific needs of family members impacted by disability.

Share Your Story: Helping Us Serve You Better

If you are caring for a person with a disability or have someone living with you who has a disability, would you help us by taking a few minutes to answer the questions below?

If you know someone who meets this criteria, please share this questionnaire with them. Your responses are strictly confidential and will help us minister more effectively.

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Name *

First

Last

Email *

Phone

Family Statistics

Answer the following questions about everyone in your household.

What is the total number of people in your household? *--choose one--1234567891011121314151617181920+

How many people in your household have been diagnosed with a disability? *--choose one--1234+

How many siblings without disabilities are in your household? *--choose one--01234567891011121314151617181920+

Individual Specifics

Answer the following questions for the person in your household with a disability. If there is more than one person in your household, answer these questions for the oldest person.

What is the age of this person? *

What is your relationship with them? *

What is the nature of their disability? *

When did the diagnosis of the disability occur? *

FAITH-BASED & SUPPORT SERVICES

Answering the questions below in detail will help us in developing current and future family support programming.

Which of the following do you find helpful in meeting the needs of your loved one (check all)? *

• Respite Care
• Support Groups
• Educational Resources
• Faith-based Resources
• Other

Other Programs or Services *

Please explain

Family Participation

The next few questions ask about activities your family does together, as a unit (not just individually).

Community events include: typical community events (school functions, library programs, festivals), cultural experiences (concerts, plays, art exhibits), recreational activities (sports, gardening), or even volunteering.

How often does your family participate in community activities? *

• Never
• Several Times a Year
• Once a month
• Weekly
• Twice or more a week

How often does your family participate in faith-based/church activities? *

• Never
• Several times during the year
• Once a month
• Several times each month
• Weekly or more

in What of

What obstacles do you face in involving your family member in community activities? *

What obstacles do you face in involving your family member in faith-based/church activities? *

What are some of the biggest challenges you face as a family member of a person with a disability? *

What resources or support would most improve your family's quality of life? *

Share any other thoughts or suggestions you have that could help us better support you and your family: *

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