AN AFFILIATE OF THE LIFE SPAN INSTITUTE & THE DEPT. OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Beach Center on Disability

Partnerships Make All the Difference for a Family in Crisis: Caleb's Story

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Caleb was born healthy but suddenly developed jaundice within a few days of returning home. While not uncommon in newborns, for Caleb it became a life-altering condition, potentially causing auditory damage and mental retardation. This story describes how his two moms and their professional partners worked to resolve not only Caleb's crisis but that of his family. Resources are included.

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