CFIDD | About Us

"Families Helping Families"

Center for Families of Individuals with
Developmental Disabilities

The goals of the Center are;

To provide information to families in American Samoa on disabilities;

To make referrals for families of individuals with disabilities to programs and agencies for services such as
assessment and evaluation, instructional and educational placement; physical and occupational therapy; speech
and language and medical care;

To advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities as guaranteed under local and federal laws

To provide for a comprehensive, coordinated, and flexible system of family supports, such as: support groups,
respite care, crisis, intervention, family counseling and advocacy.

To provide Center-based intervention services and trainings in areas such as speech and language, behavioral,
physical and occupational therapy, recreational therapy, music and art therapy.

HC Lealaifuaneva Peter E. Reid
Training Room

Our Newly Renovated Building
Sponsored Rooms

ALOFA Organization
Children's Room

Mr. and Mrs. Jens C. Jensen
Resource Library

Office of Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services, US Department of Education

The American Samoa Developmental Disabilities Planning Council

Department of Human and Social Services

Corporate Sponsors

National Pacific Insurance (NPI)

Sponsors and Private Contributors

Mr. and Mrs. Jens C. Jensen
High Chief Lealaifuaneva Peter E. Reid, Jr.
ALOFA Organization

And through Community Donations

FUNDING

CFIDD is Funded by Grants through:

Mission Statement:

To provide information, referrals, advocacy and support services
to families and individuals with disabilities and to assist them to
maximize their potential and experience full inclusion in all areas
of community life, from school to recreation.