Forever Home for our kids with disabilities.
Formerly Special Needs Moms - Circle of Strength.
This podcast has begun a shift in focus...
Hey, I’m Valerie, mom to two with disabilities (one visible, one invisible). We came up with housing solutions for our children.
This space has been created to help you navigate the journey of creating a secure, sustainable forever home for your child.
We’ll chat with parents on this path, realtors, financial planners, and other experts who can make the process easier. We'll be dropping an episode twice a month.
Seeing my eldest thrive living independent of us was a gift I didn’t always know I could give. I'm excited for you to have the opportunity to explore giving that gift to your child.
Keep building your child’s future!
Music acknowledgement: Audio Coffee - Denys Kyshchuk
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 76
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Dreams, surrender, and when your son initiates moving out with Theresa Noye
In this episode we explore what it means to parent with humility, surrender, and unconditional love while also equipping children with disabilities to live fully and independently.
What …
ABLE Accounts with Financial Planner John Gallia (3/3)
ABLE accounts with financial planner John Gallia
Keywords:
Special needs, financial planning, ABLE accounts, special needs trusts, government benefits, SSI, RDSP, financial literacy, tax…
Building a community for our kids with disabilities with Dr. Molly Denny
In this conversation, Valerie and Dr. Molly Sullivan Denny discuss the journey of creating a supportive environment for individuals with special needs, focusing on independence, early i…
“Trust Matters: Setting Up a Special Needs Trust for Your Child’s Future” with John Gallia.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of ‘Forever Home for Our Kids with Disabilities’, Valerie is joined for the second time by John Gallia from Gallia Wealth Management for a powerful and p…
Accessible Homes with Realtor Susan Janzen
Episode Summary:
In this informative episode of ‘Forever Home for Our Kids with Disabilities’, I sit down with resilience coach, accessibility advocate, and realtor Susan Janzen. Fun fac…
Navigating the Financial Steps to Your Child’s Forever Home with John Gallia CFP®, ChSNC®
Episode Description:
In this episode, we dive into the vital first steps every parent should take when thinking about a "forever home" for their child with disabilities. If you’ve ever f…
Designing Safe, Purpose-Built Homes: A Conversation with Niti Prakash
Niti Prakash is a Disability Sector Consultant & Lawyer as well as disability accommodation/independent living options specialist at Disability Housing Solutions. Niti recently took on …
Planning a Forever Home: Turning Fear into Hope with Angela O'Brien
This week's guest is Angela O’Brien a mom of 2, professional organizer, Enneagram coach, and host of the podcast, Especially Organized: Sensible Solutions for Special Needs Moms.
After …
Creating a Forever Home: Planning for Your Child’s Future
Welcome to Forever Home for Our Kids with Disabilities! I’m Valerie, a mom, life coach, and author passionate about helping parents create secure futures for their children with disabil…
First episode with our new focus - three moms talk about their forever home solutions
Episode Summary: In this first episode of Forever Home for our kids with disabilities, we explore various options for creating a forever home for children with disabilities. I speak wit…
The Gift of Failure: Encouraging Independence in Our Kids with Disabilities with K. Crystal Griffith
Episode Summary:
In this episode, I sit down with K. Crystal Griffith to discuss the importance of giving our children the opportunity to grow, learn, and develop independence—especially…
Check out what's new with your host - Valerie
Episode Highlights:
- New Focus for 2025:
- Valerie announces the podcast’s transition from sharing stories to offering practical, step-by-step guidance for forever home planning.
- The mission …
Insights from Aaron DeVries - The Inclusive Dad
Aaron DeVries is a relentless advocate for building stronger communities through inclusion. Aaron's journey into the world of disability and special education began when his daughter wa…
Building Routines for Stability and Success in 2025 with your host Valerie
Building Routines for Stability and Success in 2025
Episode Summary:
Welcome to the first episode of 2025!
Get ready to shape your day with intention and embrace the power of small, consi…
Happy New Year!!!
Hey there,
Quick announcement to say we are now publishing two episodes a month.
See you January 8th 2025!
Best wishes for 2025 and may you experience good health, more love, peace and joy…
The Gift of Reflection: Cherishing Progress and Connection with your host
Join me, Coach Valerie, in this special Christmas episode of Special Needs Mom’s Circle of Strengthas I share insights on how reflection helps families celebrate both the small victorie…
Navigating the Holidays with joy, grace, and practical strategies for an imperfectly perfect holiday season, with your host Valerie
The holiday season can bring excitement, chaos, and unique challenges—especially for families of children with disabilities. In today’s episode, I share encouragement and practical stra…
Strengthening Your Nervous System: Simple Tools for Busy Moms with Jorunn Liland
Special guest Jorunn Liland joins us to share her expertise on how strengthening your vagus nerve can transform how you navigate stress, create calm, and find balance in your day-to-day…
Framework for finding PEACE during the Holiday Season
Description:
The holidays can be a season of joy, but for parents of children with disabilities, they can also bring unique challenges. In this episode, we explore how to navigate the ho…
The Power of Community and Navigating Big Feelings with Author Meredith Rusu
Welcome to another episode of Special Needs Moms Circle of Strength!
Episode Description:
Welcome back to Special Needs Mom's Circle of Strength! In this episode, Valerie sits down with M…