Client Stories
Client stories demonstrate the power of Any Baby Can services on families throughout Central Texas.
You Were Meant to Be My Nurse
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.
Everything Stopped So Abruptly
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.
First-Time Mom Finds Positivity Through Support
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)…
A Struggle is Temporary
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…
Season for Caring: Meet the Overton Family
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…
A Rainbow Baby Brings Hope
After a miscarriage, Ivette was devastated. When she got pregnant with her rainbow baby, she was anxious and depressed. With support, she was able to regain joy and gratitude.
Early Intervention for Kayden
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…
New country, new challenges, new tools
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…
From NICU to Hospice to Kindergarten
Gerardo received therapies to improve his development, as well as medical case management, all in the comfort of his own home.
The Gift of Kendrick
Kendrick’s Down syndrome diagnosis meant his mom had to relearn a lot of parenting. Early intervention and in-home therapies have set them both up for a fulfilling life.
Parenting Skills & Resources to Adapt
A Venezuelan family finds parenting skills and child development education in the Austin community through Any Baby Can.
Support for Parents in the Early Years
With the support of her Certified Parent Educator, Ashley finds it much easier to parent her daughter through those early years.
Therapies Help Kids Defy Expectations
In the face of complex medical needs, a mom's unwavering love helps her daughter defy expectations with the support of pediatric therapy.
What Dads Need in Parenthood
A dad shares how Any Baby Can prepared him for the birth of his son, and gave him a safe space to process emotions, decisions, and stress.
Meet the Jerome Family
The Jeromes have been through loss, physical challenges, medical diagnoses and more with their seven kids. They are grateful to have Any Baby Can by their side.
Decades After Early Intervention
Katrina was connected to early intervention (ECI) to address her daughter’s low muscle tone with physical and occupational therapy. But she gained much more than pediatric therapies.
Find Strength in Fatherhood
Discover the benefits of parenting classes for dads and how they positively impact relationships, emotional well-being, and parenting styles.
Benefits of a Parent Educator
When Raquel was pregnant, she knew what kind of parent she wanted to be, but she didn’t quite know how to get there.
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With quality services that meet families where they are, Any Baby Can helps address medical, educational and financial obstacles to achieve whole family well-being. We have English- and Spanish-speaking therapists, nurses and case managers to assist you.
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