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Uniting Parents is a parent case management program for families of children with chronic illnesses and/or disabilities.
We are staffed by a program director, administrative assistant and Parent Case Managers who have children with disabilities of their own and are highly trained in discovery ways to help you. Uniting Parents provides families in the upper 32 counties of the Texas Panhandle the resources they need to help their children, ages 0-21.
The program is designed to empower families and enhance their children's quality of life by providing information, education, training, referrals, networking and support.
This wealth of services is grant funded by the Children with Special Health Care Needs Program of the Texas Department of State Health Services, and is part of the Coalition of Health Services, Inc.For more information about Uniting Parents you may contact Maria Garcia, Program Director at our main office or contact a sub office in your area.
Amarillo Office
Main Office:
301 S. Polk, Suite 740
Amarillo, Texas 79101
806.337.1700
1.888.892.CARE (2273) Toll Free
806.337.1702 Fax
maria.garcia@cohs.net
Dumas Office
419 East 1St Street
Dumas, Texas 79029
806-935-8687 Office Number
806-420-4098 Cell Number
josephine.valadez@cohs.net
Lubbock Office
Servicing Lubbock and northern counties. We are a homebased office
806-420-7365
806.687.0249 Fax
fallon.garcia@cohs.net
Uniting Parents Staff
Maria Garcia
Program Director
Amarillo Office
(806) 337- 1700 Ext.1212
maria.garcia@cohs.net
Maria Garcia was born to migrant farm workers Maria and Antonio Garcia. Throughout her high school years, her family traveled to northern states to cultivate crops during the summer and after school. Despite these challenges, Maria graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Education from West Texas State University in 1983, the same year she married her high school sweetheart, Joe Garcia. Now residing in Amarillo, Maria and Joe are proud parents of three grown children: Victoria, Linda, and Joe. They cherish their roles as grandparents to four grandchildren, Andres,
Maddilynne, Carina, and Harper. Maria journey in education began with seven years of teaching in bilingual education at Hereford ISD, followed by four years as a school counselor. Her life took a profound turn with the birth of her third child, Joe, who has Down syndrome. This experience ignited her passion in advocating for children with disabilities. In 1994, she became the director of Uniting Parents, a program under the Coalition of Health Services, where she has been dedicated to supporting families of children with disabilities ever since. In addition to her direct work with families, Maria has served on numerous local and statewide workgroups, including those associated with the Texas Education Agency, Health and Human Services, Early Childhood Intervention, Special Olympics, and various non-profits. Her faith and family are of utmost importance to her, and she believes deeply in helping others—a value instilled in her by her mother, who was a driving force in helping her recognize her gifts in service to others. Maria remains committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families in her community, advocating for inclusion and support for all.
Delesa Kendrick
Administrative Assistant
Amarillo Office
(806) 337- 1700 Ext.1214
delesa.kendrick@cohs.net
My name is Delesa Kendrick, and I am the Administrative Assistant for Uniting Parents. I’m a long-time resident of Amarillo and a
graduate of the Amarillo Independent School System. I enjoy being apart of Uniting Parents and serving our families.
Molly Reed
Parent Case Manager
Amarillo Office
806-420-5947
molly.reed@cohs.net
I am happily married to my childhood friend James. I have five adult children and nine grandchildren. My children’s diagnosis rage from antiphospholipid syndrome, aortic valve disorder, asthma, & ADD. I am raising my grandson who is diagnosed with essential tremors & ADD. I am a dedicated parent case manager with a passion for serving families of children with disabilities. When I’m not working, I enjoy serving the Lord & spending time with my family
Josephine Treviño Valadez
Parent Case Manager
Dumas Office
1-806-935-8687
josephine.valadez@cohs.net
Josephine Treviño Valadez, daughter of the late evangelist Joe & Paula Treviño, was born in Muleshoe and raised in Bovina TX. Josephine graduated from Bovina HS and attended Amarillo College. She is a Parent Case Manager out of the Dumas office with 20 plus years of experience working alongside other Parent Case Managers and Director with Uniting Parents. Josephine has been providing case management to clients in the upper 32 counties of the Texas Panhandle with 15 of those counties being on her caseload. Josephine has been married to the love of her life, Severo for 31 years and is a mother of 5 to Joshua, Nick, Izzy, Fabian, and Gitana and grandmother of 2 boys, Jayvian and Adrian. She is also a stepmother to Miguel and step grandmother to Irvin. She has 3 sisters,10 nieces and nephews and 2 great nieces. She has made Moore County her home for 28 years. Josephine became involved with Uniting Parents after her son was diagnosed with a rare syndrome called Prader Willi Syndrome. Since then, Josephine has made it her mission to help families with children who have a disability or chronic illness that need resources and direction. Josephine sees herself as a powerful force in the workplace and uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage her clients to work hard and succeed in what they desire and not allow their disability to stop them from what they want to accomplish. Josephine is inspired daily by her family and close friends. Aside from being a full-time case manager with Uniting Parents, Josephine is also a Manager at the Dumas McDonalds in the evenings and loves spending her free time with family. Josephine loves to dance, listen to the 80’s and cumbias sonidera’s. She loves watching true crime documentaries, relaxing in bed with her 5 cats, Panther, Simba, Truly, Storm E, and Winter, and watching the Dallas Cowboys, win or lose. Josephine attends church with her family and is a strong believer in God. Life and living it to the most is an important part of Josephine as she lost her 24-year-old son Nick in 2020 to suicide. Her motto is Live Life to the Fullest and another is Laughter is the Best Medicine. Josephine is happy to be a part of the Coalition of Health Service and serving her clients and eager to meet new ones.
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Fallon Garcia
Parent Case Manager
Lubbock Office
(806) 420-7365
fallon.garcia@cohs.net
Hi, my name is Fallon Garcia, and I am the Parent Case Manager for the Lubbock office. I have 2 wonderful children that are my pride and joy. I look forward to working with children and their parents enrolled in the Uniting Parents program to assist, support, and help them find the resources available to them.