Title V Family Representative CSHCN
Title V, PR DOH
Trujillo Alto
In 2005 Coral became a mother for the first time. Her son was born with multiple conditions. The birth of Felix changed her life forever. Since this moment, as she proudly called herself, she became FELIX MOM.
Coral participated as a volunteer in community based organization and others, trying to cope with the multiple conditions and challenges that came with the changes that she was facing.
Since 2009, she works as a Family Representative for CSHCN in Puerto Rico Title V. She has been an AMCHP Family Mentee and Mentor, Puerto Rico PTI “Family Leaders Academy”, MCH Directors Award 2018 between others. Her duties include coordination of services, implementation of work plans and others. Coral offer workshops for families, staff and the community in general about the impact of having children with special needs and trying to create awareness and promote family inclusion at all levels. Since the birth of her son, Coral’s life revolves around his needs, as well as other families.
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A2 - Building Bridges for Better Health: The Critical Role of Family as Partners in Title V Programs
Sunday, April 14, 2024
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM PT