EPISODE · Sep 11, 2025 · 37 MIN
Caring for Ourselves, Caring for Our Families
from Family Support Stories · host Family Support Research and Training Center
In this episode of Family Support Stories, we talk with Dr. Sandy Magaña and promotora Lilia about the Poder Familiar program, a culturally grounded initiative supporting Latino families raising children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They share how promotoras build trust, foster resilience, and create community connections that empower families with both practical tools and emotional support. Tune in to hear how Poder Familiar and interventions like it are reshaping outcomes for the whole family. Una transcripción en español de este episodio está disponible en go.uic.edu/ShowNotesA transcript and show notes are available at go.uic.edu/ShowNotes
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In this episode of Family Support Stories, we talk with Dr. Sandy Magaña and promotora Lilia about the Poder Familiar program, a culturally grounded initiative supporting Latino families raising children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They share how promotoras build trust, foster resilience, and create community connections that empower families with both practical tools and emotional support. Tune in to hear how Poder Familiar and interventions like it are reshaping outcomes for the whole family. Una transcripción en español de este episodio está disponible en go.uic.edu/ShowNotesA transcript and show notes are available at go.uic.edu/ShowNotes
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