After more than a year of virtual learning, the students at Wayfinder’s Special Education School are back in the classroom—and very happy to be there. Nancy Berger, school principal, reports that students are blossoming. Our Special Education School enrolls children and youth, ages 5 to 22, who are visually impaired or have moderate-to-severe disabilities. Keriel,…
We didn’t know where to go or how to help her,” Jun remembers. When Angeline was 6 months old, Jun and his wife, Yan, noticed that their baby’s head was small for her age, and she was not following objects with her eyes. Doctors diagnosed Angeline with multiple developmental delays, as well as a weak…
Representatives from the California Department of Education and Los Angeles Unified School District said they were “blown away” by the quality of distance education that Wayfinder is providing to students in its Special Education School during the pandemic. Our school enrolls children and youth, ages 5 to 22, who are visually impaired or have moderate-to-severe…
It has been over one year since the beginning of the pandemic that has challenged us all. With your help, Wayfinder never stopped going the extra mile to ensure that children and families have what they need to make it through these trying times. In the midst of stress and difficulty, I am so grateful…
How do you bring Wayfinder Family Services’ mission to life? In Early Intervention, we are working with families that are still coming to terms with what their child is going through. We are being empathetic, understanding and optimistic. I like to build a friendship with the family. We have a professional relationship, but families will…
Since 1953, Wayfinder Family Services has stepped up and stood in the gap so that children and families can thrive. Here are our top four reasons to consider including Wayfinder Family Services in your estate plans. 1. Your gift will have significant impact Planned gifts offer Wayfinder sustained, long-term financial support so that we can…
August 17 is an important day for Missy and Chris Ewing and their children. They adopted their daughters, Lilly and Cici, on the same August date, five years apart. “It’s a special day of creation for our family,” Missy says. “It’s sister day.” Eight years ago when their biological sons, David and Tim, were ages…
Change the future, with us. The Wayfinder Impact Council is now accepting applications for new members. This special group of volunteers gives their time, energy and talents to raise awareness and funds for Wayfinder. COVID-19 has changed the way we all do business and in-person events may not be possible for some time. Virtual meetings…
Meet a vision specialist from our Blind Babies Foundation program How do you bring Wayfinder Family Services’ mission to life? Early language is difficult for children who have visual impairments, motor impairments that keep them from using sign language, or cognitive impairments. In object communication, we give them an object to touch, like a spoon…
Making a difference is important to you. Charitable giving is an important part of your life and your values. Like many people, you want to leave a meaningful legacy. You can do this by ensuring that Wayfinder’s impact on those who need us most will continue for generations to come. In addition to supporting Wayfinder…
