Someday Aaliyah will hear the story of her dramatic arrival into the world. Someday she’ll know the story behind her middle name and about the nurse that supporter her family through thick and thin.

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When the Coronavirus pandemic hit, Christina felt overwhelmed. With her son’s recent autism diagnosis, she counted on her parent educator to provide some stability.

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First-Time Mom Finds Positivity Through Support Category: Client Story March 4, 2020 Mary was ready to start a family. She was 24 and, although her life wasn’t exactly perfect, Mary knew she wanted to become a mother. When she found out she was pregnant, a friend connected her to Any Baby Can’s Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP)…

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A Struggle is Temporary Category: Client Story January 27, 2020 There are points in our lives that define us and our life’s story. Whether or not we realize it at the time, the choices we make during those defining points guide us on a path, and reveal our character and purpose. Fatima’s journey was defined…

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Season for Caring: Meet the Overton Family Category: Client Story December 11, 2019 Nicole and Brandon are thoughtful, resourceful, loving parents to their four children. They like to play board games together and watch their oldest son’s baseball games. And with four boys, you can feel the energy and playfulness as soon as you walk…

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A Rainbow Baby Brings Hope Category: Client Story December 3, 2019 Any Baby Can is dedicated to improving the lives of Central Texas families. Our  home-based services support families at every step of the way. One client, Ivette, was able to change her baby’s trajectory, and her  mindset, thanks to a variety of Any Baby…

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Early Intervention for Kayden Category: Client Story September 26, 2019 Sometimes a serendipitous meeting can change the course of someone’s life. And this was the case for Kayden, a two-year-old boy in Llano County near Austin. Last summer, Lauretta, a physical therapist on our Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) team, was providing therapy to a young…

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New country, new challenges, new tools Category: Client Story August 27, 2019 Eight-year-old Adam and his family immigrated to the United States from the United Arab Emirates a few years ago. They were excited to experience a new culture, language, foods and friendships. They didn’t expect one of the things they were looking forward to…

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From NICU to Hospice to Kindergarten Category: Client Story July 3, 2019 Gerardo was born with multiple health conditions, including hydrocephalus, or fluid in his brain. His parents were sent home from the NICU with hospice, doctors saying, “There’s not much we can do.” Gerardo wasn’t expected to live more than a year, or ever…

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Emotional Support and Summer Fun Category: Client Story June 5, 2019 When Feysi was entering her freshman year of high school, she and her family received tragic news: her three-year-old sister had cancer. This is a life-altering diagnosis for the entire family, and a lot for a 14-year-old to process. That summer, Feysi was invited…

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