Any Baby Can of San Antonio Believes in the Future of All Children

In 1982, Dr. Marian Sokol, a special needs teacher, started her advocacy of helping families with children affected by chronic illnesses, developmental delays, and disabilities with just a small grant and a trailer. Today, Any Baby Can of San Antonio still provides similar services rendered by Dr. Sokol but with expanded reach, all for the purpose of addressing the ever-growing needs of affected families in the community.

Indeed, the employees, board members, and stakeholders of Any Baby Can of San Antonio believe in the future of all children despite their physical and mental limitations. Since these children are typically dependent on their families and caregivers, the non-profit organization provides essential support services for the members of their primary support network.

First, case management services are directed toward families who require effective assistance including direction to the available local and state programs. Case managers, who are licensed social workers, assist families in linking with the appropriate programs, free of charge.

Second, counselling services are provided to individuals, groups and couples (i.e., marital counselling), too. These are usually provided in partnership with the Our Lady of the Lake University’s Counselling Department.

Third, sibling support services are designed for siblings of sick children to enable them a deeper understanding of the situation. These services are provided by a licensed psychologist.

Fourth, autism services are targeted at families dealing with children on the autism spectrum disorder. These services provide for parent education, training and counselling, among others, and are delivered by a speech and language pathologist.

Fifth, education materials also provide for children diagnosed with autism, among other learning disabilities. Families with children on the autism spectrum usually find these materials to be very useful.

Other services include Health & Wellness, Center for Infant and Child Loss, and Prescription Assistance. All of these programs are designed to provide caring, comprehensive and practical support for families struggling with children with special needs.