What Families Are Saying

“When my son was first enrolled in the GAPP program, I didn’t know what to expect. He has a complex feeding tube and requires respiratory monitoring around the clock, and honestly, I was terrified to trust someone new with his care. From her very first shift, she came in calm, confident, and completely prepared. She knew his equipment before she ever walked through the door, and she took the time to explain everything she was doing so I could feel included rather than pushed aside. Because of her, I actually sleep at night for the first time in two years.”

“Our daughter Imani was born premature and came home on oxygen and a heart monitor. The early days were overwhelming, and we cycled through several nurses before she joined our care team. The difference was immediate. She treated Imani like a little person, not just a set of diagnoses. She sang to her, read to her during her quiet hours, and tracked every small developmental milestone alongside us. She also caught a change in Imani’s breathing pattern early enough that we were able to address it before it became a hospitalization. We credit her attentiveness with keeping Imani out of the ER more than once.”

“My grandson has cerebral palsy and seizure disorder, and I am his sole caregiver at 63 years old. Before GAPP, I was running on empty. She stepped in and immediately became a true partner in his care. She created a clear daily log so I always know exactly what happened on every shift, she communicates with his neurologist proactively, and she has taught me techniques I use every single day. But beyond the clinical side — she is kind to him in a way that I notice and that matters deeply to our family. He lights up when she arrives. That tells me everything.”

“Our twins were born with a rare chromosomal condition that affects their airway and immune function. Managing two medically complex children simultaneously is something most people cannot imagine. She never made us feel like our situation was too much. She took thorough notes, coordinated seamlessly between our two boys’ differing needs on the same shift, and advocated for additional resources when she felt the boys needed more support — even going as far as helping us prepare questions for our specialist appointments. She treated us as partners and treated our sons with genuine dignity and warmth. The GAPP program has been a lifeline, and she is the heart of it for our family.”