ANY BABY CAN OF SAN ANTONIO INC
217 HOWARD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782125524 www.anybabycansa.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: THE MISSION OF ANY BABY CAN IS TO SERVE FAMILIES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH FACING SERIOUS HEALTH OR DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES. BARRIERS OF INCOME AND LOCATION ARE ADDRESSED BY PROVIDING ALL SERVICES AT NO COST TO THE FAMILIES AND AT A LOCATION CONVENIENT TO THE CLIENT. ANY BABY CAN SERVES 19 COUNTIES INCLUDING BEXAR, ATASCOSA, BANDERA, BLANCO, CALDWELL, COMAL, EDWARDS, FRIO, GILLESPIE, GONZALES, GUADALUPE, HAYS, KENDALL, KERR, KIMBLE, MEDINA, REAL, UVALDE AND WILSON COUNTY. ANY BABY CAN MAINTAINS THE MAIN OFFICE NEAR DOWNTOWN SAN ANTONIO, ALONG WITH SATELLITE OFFICES AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIO, METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, NEW BRAUNFELS FOOD BANK AND IN KERRVILLE.

ANY BABY CAN OF SAN ANTONIO, INC. (ANY BABY CAN) IS A NONPROFIT AGENCY, A PLATINUM LEVEL MEMBER OF THE GUIDE STAR EXCHANGE PROGRAM AND HAS RECEIVED A 4-STAR RATING FROM CHARITY NAVIGATOR. SINCE 1982 ANY BABY CAN HAS SERVED AS A SAFETY NET FOR THOSE IN NEED, TOUCHING THE LIVES OF 93,673 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. PROVIDING DIRECTIONS AND GUIDANCE FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS IS AT THE HEART OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE IMPACT THE BIRTH OR DIAGNOSIS OF A CHILD WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS HAS, ON THE FAMILY, IS IMMENSE. INSTANTLY,THE FAMILY'S DREAMS ARE ALTERED AND THEIR LIVES ARE CHANGED FOREVER. THE STRESS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO TEAR EVEN THE STRONGEST OF FAMILIES APART. ANY BABY CAN SERVES FAMILIES OF EVERY RACE, ETHNICITY, INCOME AND EDUCATIONAL LEVEL AND FROM EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD IN BEXAR COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. ANY BABY CAN FAMILIES SHARE SIMILAR STRUGGLES AS THEY LEARN AND ADAPT TO THEIR CHILD'S CONDITION, AND MOVE FORWARD TO RAISE THEIR CHILDREN. THE VISION OF ANY BABY CAN IS THAT FAMILIES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS WILL MAINTAIN THE STABILITY THAT IS CRITICAL TO THEIR OPTIMAL DEVELOPMENT AND WELLBEING, IN HOPES THAT THEY WILLFULLY PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY AS INDIVIDUALS AND AS A HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS FAMILY. THE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT, EDUCATE, GUIDE AND EMPOWER FAMILIES AS THEY BEGIN THE JOURNEY OF ADAPTING TO THEIR CHILD'S CONDITION OR AS THEY ENTER INTO ANOTHER STAGE OF THEIR CHILD'S LIFE. THROUGH THIS COMPREHENSIVE WORK, FAMILIES ARE EDUCATED AND SUPPORTED IN ACCESSING HEALTH CARE AND A MEDICAL HOME FOR THEIR CHILD AND THEMSELVES. ANY BABY CAN PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE LONG-TERM CASE MANAGEMENT, WORKING WITH FAMILIES TO FOCUS ON SETTING PERSON-CENTERED AND LONG-TERM GOALS TO MEET FUTURE NEEDS THAT WILL IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE CHILD OR YOUTH. THIS TYPE OF LONG-TERM CASE MANAGEMENT IS MORE EFFECTIVE AND HAS LASTING BENEFITS THAT ENRICH THE LIVES OF ANY BABY CAN FAMILIES. ANY BABY CAN PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR THE SIBLINGS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS. THEY ARE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR SIBLING SUPPORT GROUP TO HELP THEM BECOME INFORMED, FEEL RESPECTED, AND KNOW HOW TO BE COMPASSIONATE ADVOCATES FOR THEIR SIBLINGS. FAMILIES ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO THE CENTER FOR INFANT AND CHILD LOSS WHICH PROVIDES SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE TRAGIC LOSS OF THEIR CHILD. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE PALLIATIVE CARE, GRIEF SUPPORT, FUNERAL ASSISTANCE, GRIEF LITERATURE, RESOURCES, EDUCATION, REFERRALS, AND AN ANNUAL MEMORIAL EVENT. THE PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PAP) PROVIDES ACCESS TO MEDICATION FOR THE RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE OF HEALTH, FOR THE CHILD,THE ENTIRE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY. ANY BODY CAN, A HEALTH, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS PROGRAM PROMOTES NUTRITION EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL FITNESS WHILE ENCOURAGING INCLUSION IN THE COMMUNITY; AND THE AUTISM SERVICES PROGRAM OFFERS EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM AND THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES TRAINING TO LOCAL BUSINESSES, FAMILY ATTRACTIONS AND FIRST RESPONDERS IN DEVELOPING AN AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM. THESE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO ENRICH EACH OTHER AND TO PROMOTE LIFE-LONG CHANGES THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. THERE IS NO OTHER ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES THE RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT BENEFIT BOTH THE CHILD AND ALL FAMILY MEMBERS. ANY BABY CAN WORKS WITH MANY AGENCIES TO MAXIMIZE FUNDING AND ENSURE NO DUPLICATION OF SERVICES. BY PROVIDING THESE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AT A PIVOTAL TIME, ANY BABY CAN IS ABLE TO HELP REDUCE FAMILY STRESS AND TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE FAMILY STABILITY SO THAT BOTH THE CHILD AND THE FAMILY GROW AND DEVELOP TO THE BEST OF THEIR ABILITY. ALTHOUGH ANY BABY CAN SERVES CHILDREN BIRTH TO 21 YEARS OF AGE AND ANY AGE FOR PAP, THE MAJORITY OF CHILDREN SERVED ARE SIX TO TWELVE YEARS (48%), AGES BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS IS THE SECOND LARGEST GROUP SERVED (39%), 10% OF CHILDREN SERVED RANGE IN AGE FROM THIRTEEN TO SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND (3%) ARE AGES 18-21 . A TOTAL OF 53% OF THE CHILDREN THAT ARE SERVED ARE FEMALE AND 47% ARE MALE. THOUGH ANY BABY CAN SERVES ALL FAMILIES WHO HAVE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS, REGARDLESS OF INCOME, THE MAJORITY OF FAMILIES WHO ACCESS OUR SERVICES ARE AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL (58%). DURING FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/2020, THE TOP THREE DIAGNOSIS SERVED BY ANY BABY CAN ARE AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, ATTENTION- DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER(ADHD)AND DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS. BLUE CAT PIES (PROVIDING INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIES) IS AN EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM THAT IS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN WITH UNIQUE LEARNING ABILITIES. BLUE CAT PIES OFFERS A UNIQUE SERIES OF INTERACTIVE READING, MATH, SECONDARY TEACHING ACTIVITIES, AND BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS. THE PRODUCTS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE LEARNING STYLE OF STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND RELATED DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. OUR READY-MADE READING, MATH AND SECONDARY SERVICES OFFER A VARIETY OF ACTIVITY BOOKS RANGING FROM EASILY LEARNING TO PREREQUISITE SECONDARY LEVEL SKILLS USING VISUAL TEACHING STRATEGIES TO INCREASE SKILL MASTERY. OUR GOAL WITH BLUE CAT PIES IS TO ASSIST STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO ACCESS THE GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM. MANY FAMILIES WHO HAVE CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER FIND THESE PRODUCTS VERY USEFUL.

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