Your situation is unique, but it doesn’t need to be isolating. Our free, confidential Family Support Program is designed to offer you emotional and practical support at every step of the journey, whether that is learning more about a child neurology disorder, connecting to disease-specific organizations, talking to another parent, learning about clinical trials, navigating transitioning from child to adult healthcare, getting digital resources such as computers, finding food assistance programs, navigating insurance questions, preparing for your first visit with a child neurologist, and more.
Complete the “Submit Request” form below OR give us a call at 859-551-4977 and leave a message for a Child Neurology Foundation representative who will call you back and help get you connected!
Kim Hindery: Program Manager
Kim graduated from St. Louis University with dual degrees in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education. She later pursued a master’s in administration from Xavier University. For the last 16 years, Kim has taught children with varying needs and has worked to help families and children reach their fullest potential. In 2019, Kim helped develop the parent council for a phase 3 clinical trial called I-ACQUIRE. She is still working with clinicians and researchers to improve family-centeredness, ensure materials are sensitive and respectful, and assist with recruitment and retention procedures. She also works on a study called ROAR (Rehabilitation Opportunities for Appalachian & Rural Children with Cerebral Palsy), which looks at care available for children with cerebral palsy in specific geographic locations. In addition, Kim was selected to be on the FDA’s Patient Engagement Collaborative in 2023.
Kim was drawn to CNF’s ability to adapt to the world around them and support communities. Kim believes that every moment in life is an opportunity to do better for others. When she is not living out this philosophy, she reads for learning and enjoyment, volunteers at the Parent-Teacher Organization for her daughters’ school, or Kim spends time with family and friends.
Vivian Medrano: Social Worker
Vivian was born and raised in sunny California. She enjoys doing outdoor activities and reading a good book in her downtime. She has worked in the social service industry for over four years and has been in direct patient care for over 13 years. Her specialty has been in providing families with the best support and resources she can while also being the lending hand to guide them through the process. Vivian is passionate about what she does and hopes to always make a positive impact on those around her.
Brad Thompson: Peer Support Specialist
Brad Thompson works in the CNF Peer Support Program as a Program Specialist. He is married and has two adult children and two grandchildren. Brad’s daughter is 33 and has special needs, including a seizure disorder and intellectual delay. As a licensed counselor, Brad has spent the last 25 years focused on serving families of children with special healthcare needs. Nearly 5 years ago, Amy Brin asked Brad to join CNF’s peer support team to provide peer support to the families CNF helps. His favorite sports teams are the Texas Tech Red Raiders (his alma mater), the Dallas Cowboys, and San Antonio Spurs.
