The FBR Foundation
The FBR Foundation: A Non-Profit Affiliate of Family Behavioral Resources
President - Catherine A. Hughes
Vice President - Christine L. Sheffey, MSW
Board of Directors
Chairman of the Board - Catherine A. Hughes
Secretary - Christine L. Sheffey, MSW
Treasurer - Steven Toprani
Diana M. Knoll, MSEd
Traci Jackson
The FBR Foundation, Family Behavioral Resources’ non-profit affiliate, was founded in 2004 by Dr. Jerry Joseph, CEO of FBR and Rick J. Murray, BCBA, and COO of FBR .
The FBR Foundation's mission is to increase the awareness, education and programming for those with or working with persons who have behavioral or mental health diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).
In past years, the FBR Foundation has sponsored a number of efforts, including support of a local challenger sports league (for children with disabilities), seminars for local support organizations, conferences (several of which have featured world-renowned authors), and donations to autism research on behalf of FBR's H.O.P.E. for Tomorrow Team which participates annually in Walk Now for Autism Speaks. The FBR Foundation has also donated to ABOARD, which participates in the annual Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community.
Programming efforts of the foundation include expansion of community outreach services, community social skill groups, transitional services for adolescents and adults, and scholarship funding for students with unique challenges.
Mission Statement
To recognize and address the special needs of individuals with behavioral or mental health diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), through collaboration with families, communities and other supports.
Goals
- To build collaborative bridges with families, communities and existing support services.
- To provide and increase existing services and supports or develop those not currently available for those with/serving persons with behavioral or mental health diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- To provide families and providers support through education, training and advocacy from early intervention through adulthood.
If you or your company would like to help support our efforts for the community, please contact us at 724-850-8118, Ext. 25 or 1-866-4-FBR-ASD. Donations are tax-deductible.
The FBR Foundation Tax ID is 20-0858448.
To reach a member of The FBR Foundation, please contact Catherine Hughes at autismservices@familybehavioralresources.com, or 1-866-4-FBR-ASD.
