Eddie

Eddie has been involved in our CAP programming here at Eagle Child and Family Development Center (CFDC) since he was around one year old. It was evident from the start that Eddie struggled with some developmental delays and would require extra time and attention. Eddie was enrolled in our Infant Toddler Program, which utilizes proven strategies to address a child’s developmental delays and provides education to assist the parents as caregivers. Ms. Sharon Patrick, our Infant Toddler caseworker, worked closely with Eddie and his parents in their home on a regular basis.

After some initial success, Ms. Patrick noticed a rapid decline in Eddie’s advancement and diminished support from his parents. Due to a series of unfortunate circumstances, Eddie was eventually removed from his home and placed in the custody of his grandmother. Ms. Patrick continued her home visits at the grandmother’s home and in this more stable environment Eddie was once again making progress.

As soon as Eddie turned three, he was enrolled in the Eagle CFDC preschool. He began receiving special needs services to assist with his speech, developmental delays, and behavioral issues. Eagle CFDC’s staff worked alongside Eddie’s grandmother and other professionals to develop a personalized plan to address all his needs. He attended Eagle preschool for two-and-a-half years.

Eddie’s grandmother has always been committed to his potential for success and eventually moved them into an apartment. CAP’s Family Advocacy Program assisted Eddie and his grandmother in a number of ways during this transition, including purchasing them a washer/dryer.

Eddie is now doing very. He will continue to require additional support for his developmental delays and cognitive challenges, but he is now on track for success. Thankfully, Eddie’s loving grandmother is his biggest advocate and she has been equipped with a network of resources through Eagle CFDC. And, of course, we will continue to be a champion for Eddie and will always work to ensure that he fulfills his potential.

-Written by Brinda Campbell, Manager of Eagle CFDC