Who We Are
We are mothers and fathers, aunts and uncles, sisters and brothers of individuals with disabilities. We are families helping other families.
Families Together, Inc. is the Kansas Parent Training and Information (PTI) and Family-to-Family Health Information (F2F) Center. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization. Our staff provide families and transition age youth one-to-one assistance, training, resources and tools at no cost. These services are available in English and Spanish.
Our Mission
Our mission is to encourage, educate, and empower families to be effective advocates for their children.
Supporting Families since 1982
In 1982, Families Together, Inc. was founded and the first Family Enrichment Weekend was held in Lawrence with a focus on bringing families together to share stories and gain support.
Our Team
Meet the people who keep Families Together moving forward each day.
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Lesli Girard
Co-Executive Director -
Tami Allen
Co-Executive Director -
Darla Nelson-Metzger
Program Director -
Leia Holley
Program Director -
Lisa Scharff
Program Director -
Brad Girard
Program Director -
Aleena Becker
CHASE Youth & Family Resource Specialist -
Shari Brookins
Education Advocate Program Specialist -
Laurie Brown
FAST Family Resource Specialist -
Brian Burgoon
Education Advocate Program Specialist -
Jorden Durkee
Communication & CHASE Youth Resource Specialist -
Kacie Edleston
FAST Family Resource Specialist -
Shannon Garrett
Bookkeeper -
Daniel Gilmore
Media & Communications -
Austin Hanson
Data Entry Specialist -
Michelle Hollinshed
Parent Empowerment Peer Support Specialist -
Lee Hurst
CHASE Youth & Family Resource Specialist -
Felicia Kieso
Family Education Resource Specialist -
Kristina McCollum
Parent-to-Parent Program Coordinator -
Rosa Molina-Frayre
Family Education Resource Specialist (Bilingual) -
Margie Molina Lopez
Administrative Specialist -
Shelby Moore
FAST Family Resource Specialist -
Natalie Moyer
CHASE Youth & Family Resource Specialist -
Laci Paige
Family Education Resource Specialist -
Stephanie Pfannenstiel
FAST Family Resource Specialist (Bilingual) -
Cambria Raines
CHASE Youth & Family Resource Specialist -
Becky Reid
Executive Specialist -
Gina Reyes
CHASE Youth & Family Resource Specialist -
Josh Rudder
Family Education Resource Specialist (Bilingual) -
Skylar Schwindt
Office Specialist -
Keandre Smith
CHASE Youth & Family Resource Specialist -
Shannon Ulrich
Family Education Resource Specialist
Our Board
Families Together is guided by a group of parents and professionals who care deeply about services to families. The board recruits families and professionals to bring information and expertise to decisions of the group. The board has a majority of parents of children with disabilities, who are ages 0-26.