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April 2023 Spotlight
February 2023 Spotlight
November 2022 Spotlight
Join us as Cindy Kaplan shares her experience raising three children, including one daughter with special needs over the last 20 years.
As a parent, you have many priorities to juggle. Cindy will share with us how she has learned to show up for herself, her kids, her spouse, and her care team creating a life of joy, purpose, and meaning. 
 
On-Demand

Apex Social and The Rad Lab have partnered to help California families, Demystify the Self-Determination Program (SDP).

Speakers Cathy Gott, President of The Rad Lab and Julie LaRose, COO of The Rad Lab, Independent Facilitator are both proud mother’s of neurodiverse children and experts on navigating the funding processes for this community in California. The webinar will entail:

  • A Step-by-Step Overview of the Self-Determination Program
  • Their personal experiences
  • Q&A
  • Resources and checklists will be made available
 
Visit the event page here or register now. 
Thank you Stephanie Bohn, Kelley Coleman & Mark Woodsmall, Esq. 
for sharing your insights during the webinar. 
Here is a summary of the information that was shared and some additional links and resources: 
 

– Summary – 

Apex Social Group hosted a virtual meeting with three wonderful California host parents with children with special needs, who shared their experience, how they successfully secured funding for 2022 for their 

live-in developmental childcare (and more) via the new SDP. 

 

 
One of the three parents is Attorney Mark Woodsmall, Esq. who is passionate and dedicated to protecting the rights of children and adults with disabilities for over 20 years. He volunteered to answer any of your questions. 
 
To receive a summary of the webinar via Email click here.
To download the material directly click here.
 

Nicole will share with you:

  1. Why Apex Social Group was founded. 
  2. Why our families love their Care Professionals.
  3. How does hiring a live-in Care Professional with Apex Social Group work? 
  4. What is the Apex Individualized Care Plan? 
  5. Insights in to make a Live-In Child Care situation work. 

Director of Strategic Partnerships & Family Advising, Apex Social Group
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleknicely/

 

Premiered Sep 20, 2022 

apexINSPIRE – SETTING THE GOLD STANDARD IN CHILD CARE: INDIVIDUALIZED CARE APPROACH – Amanda Narra, BCBA, Clinical Director of Educational and Therapeutic Resources, Apex Social Group

About Amanda Narra, BCBA: 
Amanda is a licensed and internationally Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA, LBA). She is a certified elementary education and special education teacher and has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a Master of Science degree in Special Education. She is currently working towards a doctorate in public administration. Combined, she has over 20 years of experience in educational, clinical and administrative practice. Amanda is an active member of local and international professional associations and enjoys presenting at conferences and disseminating ABA. In her personal life, Amanda is passionate about horses, hiking and boating. Amanda and her husband, along with their children reside in Sarasota, FL after recently relocating from Long Island, NY.

To learn more about the AICP:

https://apex-social.com/apex-individualized-care-plan/

 

“It’s very hard if one of us is traveling and the other one is working. But, having an au pair allows us to have somebody be the glue, so there is always somebody home,” said Kevin, a host dad from Ohio who hired Christina, a pediatric nurse from Germany to care for his two children, ages one and five.

 

“I really needed someone who loves babies!” said host mom Uli, who runs her own business out of her home in Connecticut and has two children under the age of two years old. Uli and her husband found peace of mind with Alex, a pediatric nurse from Germany.

Three year-old Eric is a smart, curious little boy who loves to explore. Eric’s au pair, Ina, an educator and pre-school and kindergarten teacher from Germany, frequently takes Eric to the museum and to other cultural outings. Host mom Nada appreciates Ina’s understanding of Eric’s developmental milestones and the reliable support she provides to the family for now almost two years.

Three year-old Eric is a smart, curious little boy who loves to explore. Eric’s au pair, Ina, an educator and pre-school and kindergarten teacher from Germany, frequently takes Eric to the museum and to other cultural outings. Host mom Nada appreciates Ina’s understanding of Eric’s developmental milestones and the reliable support she provides to the family for now almost two years.

Luisella, a host mom from Maryland, is a vocal advocate for autism education. Her son Mikey was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when he was about a year old. Since that time, the family has hosted multiple professional au pairs, all occupational therapists. Their au pairs have provided much needed support, not only for Mikey, but also for his older sister Ellie.

After Anja, Luisella hired Julia, also a German OT and we visited them again. See how Mikey is making great progress and Luisella has the peace of mind to work and take care of everything her family needs. 

Want to learn more if an Apex Care Professional is right for our family? 

Register and schedule your complimentary consultation here.  

 

 

Luisella, a host mom from Maryland, is a vocal advocate for autism education. Her son Mikey was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when he was about a year old. Since that time, the family has hosted multiple professional au pairs, all occupational therapists. Their au pairs have provided much needed support, not only for Mikey, but also for his older sister Ellie.

After Anja, Luisella hired Julia, also a German OT and we visited them again. See how Mikey is making great progress and Luisella has the peace of mind to work and take care of everything her family needs. 

Want to learn more if an Apex Care Professional is right for our family? 

Register and schedule your complimentary consultation here.  

Mira’s story – Meet the Kaplan family, their daughter Mira, and their Apex Care Professional, Laura

Cindy and Mark, host parents from Massachusetts have two sons and a daughter, Mira, who has cerebral palsy. In addition to outside therapy and support, the family hired Laura, a Care Professional and physiotherapist from Germany, to live with the family and provide home-based support. Cindy and Mark can see that Mira adores Laura and appreciate the strong bond that has developed between them. Get Started for Free and Search Care professionals that join your family as Care Professionals (previously called Professional Au Pairs)

Want to learn more if an Apex Care Professional is right for our family? 

Register and schedule your complimentary consultation here.  

Devon’s story – Meet the Massey Family, their son Devon, and their Care Professional Nicole, OT from Germany

Amy and Bill, host parents from Massachusetts, have three children: six-year-old twin girls and an 11-year-old boy, Devon, who has a chromosomal abnormality that affects his development. The family recently hired Nicole, a Care Professional or Professional Au Pair) and occupational therapist from Germany. Nicole’s background, expertise and history of working with children with special needs has had a huge impact on Devon as well as his sisters.

Want to learn more if an Apex Care Professional is right for our family? 

Register and schedule your complimentary consultation here.  

“We are longtime customers and I can say without hesitation that we wouldn’t survive without them. Each of our caregivers has been phenomenal, and a beloved member of our family. They are making our children’s lives dramatically better and we hope they are part of our lives forever. We love the APEX team and deeply grateful for all they do.” Stephanie Bohn, Host Mom in Los Angeles

What is an Apex Social Care Professional?

 
October 2022 Spotlight

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Stephanie

Host Mom, CA

We are longtime customers and I can say without hesitation that we wouldn't survive without them. Each of our caregivers has been phenomenal, and a beloved member of our family. They are making our children's lives dramatically better and we hope they are part of our lives forever. We love the APEX team and deeply grateful for all they do.

Katherin

Host Mom

"Bianca was able to jump right into our routine: changing diapers, preparing gluten-free meals, shuttling to and from therapy appointments, and participating in various activities with our children. With her help over the last year, we were able to successfully toilet-train Jack, have made great progress toilet training Ben, and expect Elizabeth to follow in the steps of her siblings soon. Any parent knows that this is no small feat!"

Peter and Amy

Host Parents, San Francisco

"Luise is our fourth Care Professional through Apex Social Group and all have been special and wonderful care givers. But there is something unique about Luise. Only a couple weeks into her stay with us, she already felt like a member of the family. She is quiet, but in a warm way and she doesn’t hesitate to tell us how much she is enjoying her time here. We often joke about how we’re pinching ourselves that a Skype interview could work out so well for us all."

Daniel

Host Dad, Colorado

"We believe love is a very powerful motivator so we are excited to see our professional Care Professional’s relationship with our son evolve as she builds a personal relationship with him. Throughout this entire process, Apex Social Group has been amazing! We can’t thank you enough… Thank you again for all your hard work and for founding this company… I cannot overstate what an impact your company has made on our family!!!"

Cassandra

Host Mom, Atlanta

"I never imagined that in just 8 weeks that someone could have such a profound and positive impact on our lives. Mona, our Care Professional from Apex Social Group, has brought laughter, love, professional expertise, and her cultural traditions to our house. From her first week with us, Mona sought ways to connect with our two children, ages 6 and 2. Our six-year-old son has a rare genetic condition, which includes cognitive disabilities and developmental delays. Mona quickly identified what made our son smile and was not afraid to jump in and engage in his favorite activities. We are so thankful to have been matched with Mona."

Misa

Host Mom

"The Care Professionals that Apex Social Group finds are of the highest caliber. We get the feeling that if the Care Professional is not good enough for Susan’s family, then they are not good enough for any of her host families either. We love how her team helps hand-pick which of the girls would match best with the host family."

Luisella

Host Mom, Baltimore

"Julia gets as excited as I do when Mikey or Ella accomplishes something they’ve been working on. We really admire Julia’s dedication, work ethic, and the drive she has to help both of our kids succeed. Julia’s background as an OT has been very beneficial when I have sought advice on how to help Mikey with certain behaviors. She also works with his OT on helping generalize at home what he is learning at school."

Katherine

Host Mom, New York City

"One of the biggest strengths is the level of maturity, knowledge and concern that Apex Social Group's Special Needs Care Professional exhibit. Our Care Professional is committed to doing a great job and the occupational therapy training she received in Germany has been a godsend. I am confident that my daughter is receiving the support she needs."

Julie

Host Mom, Southern California

"Our Care Professional is exceptional. She is a pediatric nurse with infant experience. Beyond her excellent qualifications, she is also a kind, energetic, and caring person with high integrity. She takes excellent care of our kids and has become part of our family. We are grateful to Apex Social Group for finding her."

Dana

Host Mom, Maryland

"When Johanna joined our family, our son was 19 months old and had already been through three childcare providers. No one seemed able to respond to his special needs and stubborn personality in a way that would allow him to blossom. Johanna had been in our house for less than an hour when my husband and I snuck into the kitchen to slap high fives. We could already tell that she was perfect. She knew just the right way to approach our son. Our son is thriving under Johanna’s care. Thanks to Johanna’s patient work with him, he is continually developing new skills, making new sounds, and growing into his potential."

Scott

Host Dad, New Jersey

"Conny has lived with my family for over a year and has elected to continue her stay with us for an additional year. I’m a single father of 4.5-year-old twins and Conny has handled the unique challenges that we have with professionalism, love, grace and patience. My children warmed up to her immediately and she was able to establish a strong bond that has endured. Her calm yet enthusiastic demeanor has worked wonders with the kids. She never has a bad day…even when she’s having a bad day!"

Allison

Host Mom, NJ

"Apex Social Group solved our childcare problems and has allowed me to return to work full-time. With two special needs children, I was unsure I would be able to find an Care Professional with the right qualifications. But Apex Social Group put us in touch with two highly qualified candidates right away. I particularly liked being able to review information about the available Care Professional candidates online at the beginning of the selection process. I also thought the process was relatively speedy."

Katherine

Host Mom, Chicago, IL

"One of the biggest strengths is the level of maturity, knowledge and concern that their Care Professionals exhibit. Our professional special needs Care Professional is committed to doing a great job and the occupational therapy training she received in Germany has been a godsend. I am confident that my daughter is receiving the support she needs."

Teresa

Host Mom, Virginia

"Simone arrived in August. She continually entertains and works with our wheelchair bound angel, from creating projects to involve her fine motor control to exercising her daily so her spastic limbs move better. She sings traditional German folk songs while feeding our daughter, who depends entirely on caregivers to feed her as well as perform all the activities we take for granted with a child who is typical. Our lives have been blessed having this saint living here and she has totally become one of our family!"

Holly

Host Mom, San Francisco

"After working with another agency and experiencing a challenging year with our first Care Professional, we switched to Apex Social Group. We are thrilled with our current Care Professional and feel that only now is our family experiencing the true spirit of the Care Professional program. Janina is like part of our family and we never would have found her if it weren’t for Apex Social Group.

Peter

Host Dad, San Francisco

"Our family had been hosting Care Professionals for 4 years through another agency before switching to Apex Social Group this year. While I believe every Care Professional experience depends almost entirely on the interaction of the Care Professional and the host family, my impression is that Apex Social Group does a better job vetting their candidates, and their matching coordinators are more familiar with each individual candidate. This allows them to provide more useful assistance in finding a good match."

Hillary

Host Mom, Washington D.C.

"The best part about Kati is something we never could have known from her application – she is always smiling and happy. She leaves everyone around her in a good mood. She is cheerful, joyful, and –important for our family – funny too! She can dance, play, and be a role model. She connects with our 10, 8, and 6 year olds. They can’t get enough of her. We truly love her and she will forever remain part of our family."

Sharon

Host Mom, San Francisco

"Svenja our Educator from Germany joined our family 6 months ago and it is sometimes hard to remember what life was like without her. My son has a sensory processing disorder and behavior problem and she has remarkable patience with him but also has been helping him simultaneously with coping strategies as well as course correction for behaviors. Her approach is firm but kind and my son adores her. She is also confident enough to point out where I was enabling him, possibly making things worse, and did it in a way that felt non-threatening - just kind and well intentioned."

Claudia

Host Mom, Dallas

"Sarah never tired of wanting to know how we do things, why we do things this way, and even why we don’t do them the other way. She wanted to understand so that she could make the most of her time with the kids, and not just be someone watching the kids. This is one of the reasons we wanted to have a professional Care Professional, so that there would be meaningful interaction with our children with lots of fun, yet structure. Sarah’s background as a kindergarten teacher with special needs experience was perfect for choosing activities for our children, whether it was raining or 100 degrees outside."

Lesley

Host Mom, Maryland

"Mateja came to us as an Care Professional back in February, taking a break from her work as a pediatric nurse in Austria. Very soon after she arrived though, she became part of our family, a younger sister to us and an aunt to our children. That is really the only way to label our relationship. Mateja has bonded with our family and provided such outstanding care to our children, going above and beyond, through efforts that could only come from a place of deep and genuine affection."

Vacelia

Host Mom, Florida

"Sarah is very kind, gentle and has a positive attitude. She is very knowledgeable and works very hard to care for our son. Our son has cerebral palsy: he is non-verbal, visually impaired and does not walk on his own. He requires full care. Sarah never complains and she has won his heart. She has meshed into our family like we have known her a million years. I cannot say enough about Sarah. She is an excellent representation of what an Apex Social Group should be. We are first time users of Apex Social Group and due to Sarah we will continue as long as possible. She is more then we had ever hoped for."

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