Starting a Family Support Network Thanks to the support of Kim Samuel Johnson and the Samuel Family Foundation, Special Olympics is able to offer grants to support the development of Family Support Networks and Family Support Network events. Family Support can be found through formal and informal events; contact your local Program to find out how to start a Family Support Network. To receive a Family Support Network Grant, you should first contact your state/provincial or national Special Olympics Program by visiting the Special Olympics Program Locator. The Program will then work with you and Special Olympics regional staff to complete and submit a Family Support Network Grant Application to Special Olympics headquarters in Washington, DC (USA). The grants range from US$2,000 to US$4,000 on average for one year. Typically, seed grants to start a Special Olympics Family Support Network are US$2,000 and the larger grants are for events such as a National Family Forum or similar event. For further information, please contact: Ben Daniels, Global Manager, Family & Young Athletes Special Olympics 1133 19th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-2604 +1 (202) 824-0259 family@specialolympics.org