Workshop description

In this session, we will delve into the multifaceted challenges faced by parents and families impacted by money stress, whether from low socio economics or other financial factors. We will shed light on the critical intersections between financial constraints, access to resources, and the overall well-being of D/HH children and their families through lived experiences and a shared informal survey among parents. As noted in the National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH), children with special health care needs experience more food insufficiency, housing hardship and medical hardship than children without special needs. We will show overall data and Minnesota data from a survey in 2025 on this topic. Through that survey, we'll share valuable insights for family support providers and healthcare professionals on the critical importance of asking questions, active listening, and addressing socioeconomic disparities where possible in supporting the holistic development, well-being and resilience of D/HH children and their families, amplifying the experience of a group of parents not often shared in EHDI systems.

Presented by Sara Kennedy and Jodi Roberts.