Families CCAN

Families Creating Communities for Adults with Special Needs (CCAN)

Families Creating Communities for Adults with Special Needs is a nonprofit founded and led by parents and family members of adults with disabilities. Families CCAN assists families in developing innovative models of housing, employment and volunteer activities for their family members. Through education, access to expertise and resources, networking, advocacy, and partnerships with agencies and other organizations, they aim to create caring communities for adults with disabilities throughout Pennsylvania.

Families CCAN brings together knowledge, resources, tools, and networks to organize, train, and inspire you to think about “independence” with a fresh perspective. Most Families CCAN programs are virtual, and all are welcome!

Programs/Services include: Monthly Resource Meetings, Virtual Cooking Classes, Peer-to-Peer Workshops, Special Interest Nights, and One on One Consulting Services.