About us
MORE for Caregivers was founded in 2020.
Our mission is to empower Iowa caregivers of children with special health care needs through personal development opportunities to do MORE for themselves, their families, and their communities.
About MORE for Caregivers
MORE was founded by Amber Gale. When her second child was born with life-threatening special needs, it became clear to her that parents of medical and special needs children like herself are often overwhelmed and under supported. It can feel like nobody understands what you’re going through, even those closest to you. This may quickly result in feeling isolated, and it can easily consume your identity. At some point, you may even realize that your own self-care, dreams, hobbies and joys have virtually disappeared.
This is a common theme among parents of children with special health care needs, who report being approximately twice as likely to feel stressed or to be in fair/poor mental or physical health as other parents. There are support groups that exist to help provide support, but few opportunities exist to help caregivers truly take charge of their own personal growth.
But what if you could learn to not only support your child, but to also make positive changes in your own behavior and beliefs? What MORE could you do for yourself, your family, and your community then?
At MORE for Caregivers we know that caregivers are incredibly resilient, capable, and have the power to change the world around them.
We also believe that having a caregiver who is self-aware and empowered to grow makes a difference in the lives of children, especially for those with special health care needs.
We provide services such as one-on-one life coaching and access to conferences and events to help caregivers increase their self-awareness and learn skills that they can apply in their day-to-day lives.
We are committed to transparency. See our profile on Guidestar.