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Learning from Those Who’ve Walked the Path Before Us: A visit with Coastal Haven Families
Recently, we had the opportunity to visit Coastal Haven Families  and spend time with its founders, Philippe and Heidi. They welcomed us with generosity, openness, and a genuine desire to help—sharing their experiences, lessons learned, and the story behind the community they built for their son and other families like theirs. We left feeling deeply grateful… and even more encouraged about the path we’re on. Here are some of the things that stayed with us most from our time together. A Vision Rooted in Love—and the Determination to Make It Real One of the most powerful things we witnessed was the love Heidi and Philippe have for their son—and the determination that love inspired. They knew what they wanted for him. They developed a vision. And they made it happen. It wasn’t easy. They faced challenges, uncertainty, and the many obstacles that come with building something that doesn’t yet exist. But they persevered. Today, they’ve created a community that brings peace of mind—not ...
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February 06, 2026• 5 MIN READ
A Little Space to Grow (For All of Us): What having a live-in roommate has taught us about care that supports everyone

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Creating the Future We Envision: Our Journey with Partners4Housing

When it comes to planning for the future of a loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD), the stakes are high and the...