Do you have any idea how many hoops moms of special needs children have to jump through to access resources? Courtney Finklea Green does, and she founded a non-profit to help other moms of kids with exceptionalities (her preferred term) get what they need. “We have the same worries and expenses as other parents, but we have to give even more,” says Green. Her organization, The Mustard Seed Mom, gives these super moms some extra faith, hope, and help.
Respite, Resources, and Support: Green collaborates with schools for special needs children to identify urgent requests, such as winter coats, food, and gift cards, to relieve some of the burdens on the student’s moms. Through fundraising, donations, and other efforts, she helps bring relief where it is desperately needed.
Advocacy and Education: Green learned hard lessons negotiating a web of confusing systems and regulations, but she did what she had to do to help her son get the services he needed to thrive. She conducts workshops and spreads her knowledge to other moms enabling them to access the same resources.
If you’re interested in donating to Courtney’s good work, visit themustardseedmom.com.
