Keep Boone Healthy - Parent to Parent Family Support Network of the High Country
Description
As our community has faced numerous challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, local organizations have used their expertise to deliver key services to HIgh Country residents.
Parent to Parent Family Support Network-High Country (FSN-HC) is a unique grant and donor-supported community outreach program of the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University. With over 30 years of experience providing special needs information and programming to families and professionals, Parent to Parent High Country Family Support Network serves a seven-county area, providing free and confidential services in Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey Counties.
Executive Director Kaaren Hayes and Outreach Coordinator Diane Coffey discuss the organization's efforts and how they have continued to impact High Country families through the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic.
We also get details on the 10th-annual Spooky Duke 1K, 5K, and 10K, and how you can participate and/or donate to this event as it moves to a virtual platform for 2020.