Young Children (1-4) I Like Myself!/¡Me gusta cómo soy! – by Karen Beaumont  Children (5-9) Different–A Great Thing to Be! – by Heather Avis  Featherless / Desplumado – by Juan Felipe Herrera Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You – By Sonia Sotomayor ¡Solo pregunta!: Sé Diferente, Sé Valiente, Sé Tú (Spanish Edition) – By Sonia Sotomayor Teen (10-14) Anything But Typical – by Nora Raleigh Baskin  Full Cicada Moon – by Marilyn Hilton Guts – By Raina Telgmeier A Kind of Spark – by Elle McNicoll  Marcelo in the Real World – by Francisco X. Stork Out of My Mind – by Sharon M. Draper Young Adult (15-18) The Bone Houses – by Emily Lloyd-Jones  Five Feet Apart – by Rachael Lippincott It’s Kind of a Funny Story – by Ned Vizzini  One for All – by Lillie Lainoff  Queens of Geek – by Jen Wilde  Say What You Will – by Cammie

(Columbia, SC)— Family Connection of South Carolina unveiled the 2026 LOOK!™ photography exhibit with a special event for families and photographers on Sunday, June 7 at 701 Whaley. This year’s exhibit features 60 children and young adults with a disability or chronic health condition.  The exhibit will be at the Richland Library from Thursday, June 11, 2026, to Friday, July 17, 2026. The public is invited to visit the library to view the photographs.  “We hope everyone will come by the library and take a moment to reflect and to see the joy and everyday moments experienced by children and youth who also happen to have a disability,” said Amy Holbert, CEO of Family Connection. “This is such a special photography collection, and we are grateful to the families for sharing their experiences with us and the photographers who have given of their time and talents to make this exhibit possible.”  Family Connection honored two individuals with awards during the unveiling.   Tyler Popillo received the Support Parent of The Year award. Trained Support Parent Volunteers are matched with

(Columbia, SC)—Family Connection of South Carolina will unveil the 2026 LOOK!™ photography exhibit with a special event on Sunday, June 7 at 701 Whaley. The preview event is the first time the families will see their child’s photo. This year’s exhibit features 60 children and young adults with a disability or chronic health condition.  Following the June 7 unveiling, the exhibit will be shown at the Richland Library from Thursday, June 11, 2026, to Friday, July 17, 2026. The public is invited to visit the library to view the photographs.  “We hope everyone will come by the library and take a moment to reflect and to see the joy and everyday moments experienced by children and youth who also happen to have a disability,” said Amy Holbert, CEO of Family Connection. “This is such a special photography collection, and we are grateful to the families for sharing their experiences with us and the photographers who have given of their time and talents to make this exhibit possible.”  LOOK!™ is an annual photography exhibit showcasing the beauty and

Unrestricted donation strengthens organization’s ability to serve families across the state  [Columbia, SC] — Family Connection of South Carolina announced today that it is the recipient of a $20,000 unrestricted gift from the Cheerful Giver Fund of Central Carolina Community Foundation. The generous donation will support the organization’s core mission of empowering families navigating disabilities, developmental delays, and special healthcare needs.  “This gift is a profound expression of confidence in our work,” said Amy Holbert, CEO. “An unrestricted gift gives us the flexibility to invest directly where families need us most—whether that’s expanding peer support groups, deepening advocacy training, or strengthening our resource navigation services. We are deeply grateful.”  The Cheerful Giver Fund awards anonymous donations to nonprofit organizations making meaningful impact in the Central Carolina region. The identity of the donor remains confidential, but Family Connection is honored to be recognized for its commitment to the families it serves. 

Annual giving day showcases nonprofit’s commitment to serving families across the region   Columbia, SC] — Family Connection of South Carolina announced its participation in Midlands Gives, a 24-hour online giving campaign that celebrates and supports nonprofits serving the Midlands community. The campaign takes place on May 5 at www.midlandsgives.org. Early giving is now open.   “Midlands Gives is an incredible opportunity to reach donors who care about strengthening families in our state,” said Amy Holbert, CEO. “Every gift—whether $5 or $500—directly supports the families we serve. We’re grateful for this platform to share our mission and invite the community to invest in real change.”  “Your early gift helps us build momentum and inspires others to give.”  Family Connection provides critical support to families navigating disabilities, developmental delays, and special healthcare needs through peer support, advocacy, training, and resource navigation. The organization serves families across South Carolina, helping them access early intervention,