Family Support and Healthcare Alliance Delaware (SHADE)
What is the Family SHADE Leadership Network (FSLN)? The FSLN helps:
Guide Family SHADE activities by providing feedback on resources and initiatives.
Build connections and engage with the community to identify and understand health needs and systems of care for children with special healthcare needs.
Build a community of knowledge and skills around leadership and advocacy. This is done through attending scheduled meetings, connecting with fellow parent advocates and participating in Family SHADE’s free trainings and events throughout the year.
Families can get involved in a way that works best for them.
Each tier has different membership expectations.
FSLN Co-Chair
- Help lead Core FSLN meetings and participate in Core FSLN and Subcommittee activities
- 2 Co-Chairs representing each subcommittee
- $600 stipend
FSLN Subcommittee Member
- Participate in Core FSLN activities and offer specific expertise related to one of the FSLN’s two committees: Transition to Adult Healthcare and Medical Home
- 6 to 8 members
- $400 stipend
Core FSLN Member
- Serve as the voice of Family SHADE by attending meetings with fellow family advocates and engaging in Family SHADE events and activities
- 15 to 20 members
- $200 stipend
Member of the Public
- Attend Core FSLN meetings and activies as you are able to stay up to date on all things Family SHADE
- Unlimited members
Upcoming Events
First Core FSLN Meeting
Friday, April 24, 2026 · 9:30-11 a.m.
Interested in joining? Complete this brief FSLN interest form or email the Family SHADE team at familyshade@udel.edu.
To learn more, email familyshade@udel.edu or submit the FSLN interest form.