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Sameena and her son, Adnan, shared their family’s journey at recent 11th Annual Impact Celebration. For Sameena and her son, Adnan, progress has meant finding new ways to communicate, manage big emotions, and navigate experiences that once felt overwhelming. Adnan is 16 and has an intellectual disability and PACS1 syndrome. During Fred Finch’s 11th Annual Impact Celebration, Sameena shared that her son was the first person in the United States and the third person in the worl

Tay's journey reminds us why Café Vida matters. What can a first opportunity make possible? For Atavion, known to friends and family as Tay, it meant discovering a path toward a future built around his lifelong passion: cooking. For the past six years, Tay has been part of the Fred Finch community, working toward his dream of becoming a chef. Like many young adults transitioning into adulthood, the path hasn't always been straightforward. Balancing school, employment, and sig

There are some people whose impact can never be measured by years alone. There was laughter. There were tears. There were stories spanning decades. And there was one unforgettable comment from a young participant that perfectly captured the spirit of the day. When Mar Smith shared with the youth in her program that she would soon be retiring after 36 years at Fred Finch, one participant had an immediate question. "Permanently?" "Yes," Mar replied. "Permanently." After thinkin

Each year, Pride Month and Juneteenth offer opportunities to celebrate history, honor resilience, and reflect on the ongoing pursuit of equity, inclusion, and belonging. At Fred Finch, Juneteenth is recognized as an agency holiday, giving employees time to rest, reflect, celebrate, and honor the significance of the day. Throughout June, we also celebrate Pride Month under this year’s theme, “Love is Love,” reaffirming our commitment to creating affirming, trauma-informed spac

To protect the privacy of the family, names have been changed. When Maria first connected with Fred Finch Youth & Family Services, she was doing her best to support her son Gabriel, an autistic youth with behavioral health and developmental support needs, while navigating complex needs and limited access to resources. Like many parents, she deeply loved her child but often felt unsure of how to find and coordinate the right supports at the right time. Over time, her family’s