At Family Partnerships of Connecticut, our strength lies in the people behind our mission. Each member of our team brings professional expertise, lived experience, and an unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of individuals and families with disabilities.
We are educators, advocates, consultants, and caregivers–but above all, we are partners walking alongside those we serve, every step of the way.
Her journey began in special education classrooms, where she taught students with learning disabilities, behavioral challenges, autism, and intellectual disabilities. Over the years, she developed and led inclusive programming, pre-kindergarten screening, and supervised apartment living programs–always focused on promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life.
As a mother of two children with disabilities, Susan also understands firsthand the daily joys and challenges that families face. Her dual perspective–both professional and personal–continues to shape the heart of Family Partnerships: a place where individuals and families are seen, heard, and empowered.
Our Team
Each member of our team shares a deep belief in personalized care and purposeful support. Based locally in Connecticut, our staff brings a diverse range of skills and backgrounds–from behavioral consulting and vocational placement to educational advocacy and in-home support.
Graduating Old Dominion University in 2002 brought him to the corporate world. After several years he realized that his calling was in the field of developmental disabilities. In 2004 he became a part time counselor at Klingberg Center in New Britain CT.
In 2009 he left the corporate position and started at Family Partnerships of CT as a Direct Care Counselor. Nick’s success in all areas of the agency has led him to become the Assistant Director.
He continues to be a Direct Support Counselor as well as take on many more responsibilities throughout the agency. He takes great pride in Family Partnerships and is committed to treating everyone associated as a part of the family.
Annie found her “home” at FPC and even moved to Windsor as she became a member of the community through her work with the agency. The individuals she supports and her coworkers have become her family. Annie is proud of how FPC has grown through the years and wouldn’t want to work anywhere else!
She is a dedicated human service worker with a passion for supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. With a strong foundation in the field, Claudia works to empower individuals and assist them to reach their full potential.
Claudia has had over 3 decades of experience and is a passionate advocate for vulnerable populations of our society. She joined Family Partnerships in 2007, initially working part time while raising her three children.
Her commitment to the field and to the agency eventually led to her role as a Quality Assurance Manager, where she continues to uphold and advance the agency’s mission of providing choice and individualized services to the people we support.
Reenie earned a BS in Psychology from the College of Charleston and then raised a family, living in many towns in many states, before setting down roots in Windsor, CT in 1998.
In 1999, Reenie began an internship with Windsor Independent Living Association (WILA). Reenie embraced the individuals with whom she worked and developed personal relationships. When a Job Coach position opened at WILA, Reenie took it. She was promoted to Vocational Manager and eventually became the Quality Assurance Manager.
In 2022, Reenie joined Family Partnerships where she uses her skills and experience as Program Manager to provide individuals with a fulfilling and enriching program each day.