Kids & Family
ONCE UPON A GENE - EPISODE 009 The Washington State Fathers Network Along my own journey, I've felt passionate about capturing the perspective of fathers, grandfathers and other male caregivers. As moms, we may have an easier time connecting with other moms at therapy, school and on social media. My husband, a father with a child with complex needs has had a different experience than I have. I want to ensure we're both taking care of ourselves individually. I'm constantly reading Facebook posts about moms wishing there was someone for their husbands to talk to about their child with healthcare needs. Louis Mendoza, the Manager of The Washington State Fathers Network, is helping to give a powerful voice to men who have children with healthcare needs. Some of his work involves connecting men with each other socially, providing them with resources, telling their story, advocating for change and promoting inclusion in their communities. CONNECT WITH LOUIS Kindering Center Address: 19801 North Creek Pkwy, Bothell, WA 98011 Phone: (425) 653-4286 Email: louis.mendoza@kindering.org Fathers Network on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FathersNetworkWA/ Kindering on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KinderingCenter/ LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED Kindering Kindering Sibling Support The Arc of King County Parent to Parent Program Special Olympics TUNE INTO THE ONCE UPON A GENE PODCAST Spotify Apple Podcasts Stitcher Overcast CONNECT WITH EFFIE PARKS Website Twitter Instagram