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Familias Especiales Santa Julia Billiartwww.familiasespeciales.orgMatagalpa, NicaraguaFoundacion Familias Especiales de Santa Julia Billiart (FE) of the Dioceses of Matagalpa Nicaragua is a non-governmental non-profit agency![]() Special Families has developed programs organically over the years by helping the mothers recognizing and articulate their own needs. More than 1,200 families who represent some of the poorest in our society with the majority being single mothers, have found ways to join together. The mothers of Special Families now work with professionals to meet the following goals: 1. To help families attain the basic needs and services to help their handicapped children in the areas of health, education, employment, social, spiritual, etc. 2. To help mothers work together to support each other in different groups and programs. ![]() Programs offered by Familias Especiales include a special education center; a handicapped accessible children’s park; a yogurt and cheese factory; a café and art store; a sign and printing company; a paper recycling program; a mental health program; a chicken farm; a wheel chair workshop; neighborhood outreach and development programs; women empowerment programs; domestic violence intervention and prevention programs; and a variety of clubs, commissions, and other associations for the handicapped. WNWP is able to assist Familias Especiales by providing necessary material support to its various programs. The Wisconsin/Nicaragua Wheelchair Project works hand-in-hand ![]() |
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