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group and individual counseling, education groups, toilet training, exercise kit, a wellness navigator and individualized fitness agenda.
parent’s night out and safety training. Services are available to families with a school-age child/adolescent,
4 to 21 years of age, diagnosed with a developmental disability. All
Its group parent training course supports parents by increasing services are provided free of cost and are available for residents in
their knowledge of how behavior is learned and the underlying func- Bexar and Comal counties.
tion or purpose of their child’s challenging behaviors. Parents learn
as a team what the meaning is behind their child’s behaviors and INFANT AND CHILD LOSS
how to address these behaviors in their daily life. Parents are sup- The Center for Infant and Child Loss has been a program of Any
ported by experienced and credentialed staff who assist them in
meeting their child’s behavioral needs. Baby Can since 1984. The purpose of this service is to provide sup-
port to families who have experienced the tragic loss of their infant
PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE or young child due to any cause. The center’s services include funeral
Any Baby Can’s prescription assistance program enables families assistance, individual and family counseling, grandparent support
group, quarterly grief support newsletter, annual candlelight memo-
without medical insurance or who have exhausted all other insurance rial service, and grief support literature for bereaved families. Infant
resources to apply for free or low-cost prescription drugs. Individuals and child loss services are offered at the organization’s Bexar, Comal
may qualify if they have a chronic condition and meet one or more and Kerr county locations.
of these guidelines:
• No health insurance or limited benefit coverage, SIBLING SUPPORT
• Exhausted coverage on Medicaid, Having a sibling with special needs creates its own unique set of
• Exhausted coverage on Medicare Part D,
• Pending CHIP or Medicaid, challenges and experiences. Sometimes siblings feel alone and left
• Have a chronic condition and need to receive medications reg- out; because of this, Any Baby Can offers a sibling support group.
Its objectives are for each child to gain an understanding of different
ularly, disabilities and chronic illnesses affecting their siblings; for each child
• Meet the income guidelines set by the pharmaceutical company, to see that they are not alone; to use art activities and book readings
• Have a regular physician. to help kids explore feelings they may experience, such as resent-
ment, jealousy, guilt, anger, happiness, loneliness, pride, love and
Prescription assistance services are offered in Any Baby Can’s San embarrassment; and to help kids develop self-esteem and skills to
Antonio and New Braunfels offices to individuals residing in Bexar, solve problems they may have with peers, their siblings, or at school
Bandera, Comal or Kendall County. Adults are welcome to apply. or home. The sibling support group is for children ages 6 to 14 years
of age and is facilitated by a licensed psychologist in Bexar and
HEALTH AND WELLNESS Comal counties.
In the area of health and wellness, Any Baby Can offers a daily
To better serve families, Any Baby Can has onsite case man-
exercise program designed specifically for people with unique learn- agers at Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital and Methodist Chil-
ing abilities. The organization strives to promote optimal health, dren’s Hospital.
physical fitness, and inclusion of individuals diagnosed with devel-
opmental disabilities through the offerings of recreational fitness, For more information about Any Baby Can of San Antonio
fitness exploration, support and education. or to request services, visit www.anybabycansa.org or call 210-
227-0170.
Any Baby Can program services include: weekly visits from an
adaptive fitness specialist and nutrition education, Any Baby Can
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