Developmental disabilities can make it hard to meet a child's nutrition needs. Use this guide to identify some of the common nutrition-related issues.

My story begins 15 years ago when my son Enrique was born and 6 years ago when I adopted my daughter Jiya. Both children were born with Spina Bifida...

Spina Bifida Awareness month is here and we are honored to share this vivid, sweet story written by Erin T. about her son’s wish come true…

A day in the life of Kumaka is full of adventure and limitless activity. Although he was born with Spina Bifida, “I am not different from any other kid."

Shield HealthCare Caregiver Story Spotlight | 2011 “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Contest Story by Sherri V. “What makes caregiving rewarding for me? I had my daughter when I was seventeen years old and she was born with Spina Bifida. Social workers at the hospital asked me if I would like to give her up for… Continue reading A Mom’s Mission for Her Daughter with Spina Bifida

October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Spina Bifida is the most common permanently disabling birth defect in the United States. Spina Bifida is a condition that affects the spine and is usually apparent at birth. It is a type of neural tube defect (NTD). Spina Bifida can happen… Continue reading Living with Spina Bifida