STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A support group on Staten Island has been founded by three mothers to help families of children with special needs feel less isolated and better equipped to handle unique challenges.

Ginamarie Vomero, Joanne Parker, and April Riccardelli created the group to provide a judgment-free, in-person space for parents to connect and share resources.

Here are four takeaways from the original article .

1. The group’s origin and core mission

The Special Needs Support Group Stronger Together was founded by the three Staten Island moms after they realized the lack of in-person support systems for families.

They met years ago when their children attended the same school.

Understanding the lack of support, especially since the pandemic, they created the group with a central

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