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Natasha Sankey

Certified Family Partner

MHMR of Tarrant County

Natasha is a mother of six. She has only lived in Texas for a few years, but loves the amount of resources that are offered here in North Texas. She is excited to share her perspective as a parent of a neurodivergent child as well as a child with a chronic health condition. She is a certified community health worker and working on her Bachelor's degree in social work.

Natasha Sankey serves as the Co Community Events Coordinator for the Help Me Grow/Help Me Thrive Family

Advisory Council. Natasha is also a Certified Family Partner for MHMR of Tarrant County during the day. Natasha is involved in The American Red Cross as a Blood Drive host and enjoys organizing events.

Patricia Burns

Associate Judge

Probate Court No. 2

Patricia Burns is the newly appointed associate judge of Probate Court No. 2 in Tarrant County, Texas. She has received her JD for Texas Wesleyan School of Law, now known as Texas A&M School of Law in 2000. For 24 years, Judge Burns’ has assisted thousands of families in the area of guardianship, probate, mental health and CPS law. She has her certification in mediation and attended LSU for her undergraduate degree. Previously she served on the Texas Guardianship Association, and received recognized as a Top Attorney, and received the Great Women of Texas Award, Legacy of Women Award, and Woman of Influence Award.

Stephanie Morris

Parent & Family

Advocate

MHMR of Tarrant County

Stephanie has worked with MHMR for over 20 years. Her biggest joy is being able to come along beside families to educate, and empower families, regarding needed services and supports. Her specialty is helping families to know their rights when it comes to services and to ensure families are receiving good quality of care. Being a parent of a Special Needs adult son and a wife of a Gulf War Veteran, has been her greatest teacher in life and has prepared her for the services she provides to families. She is a graduate of Arlington Baptist University and a Certified Family Partner, with Health & Human Services 2022. Stephanie is a firm believer in life, never tell anyone you know how they feel, unless you have had the same experiences in life.

The Self-Determination Group

The Arc, DFW Area

Established in 2014, The Self-Determination Group is a cross disability group run by and for individuals with disabilities (“PWD”). They serve to educate, advocate for, and support the concept of self-determination, and take actions that promote the human rights & inclusion of PWD. They serve the counties of Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise.

TJ Kroehle

Principal, Life & Estate Planner, Life Planner

Life Planning For Families of Special Needs

Thomas P. Kroehle, Jr., TJ as he is known, is an independent life planner, who works with families with special needs. He understands the importance of developing a strategic, long-term life plan that takes into consideration their very unique circumstances. His philosophy centers on the cornerstone of the strength of the family unit.

TJ helps clients understand their need to develop the appropriate wills and trusts. He helps them see the need for a "Letter of Intent" which defines their special needs person's hopes, dreams and desires through a lifetime strategy. He is knowledgeable in government programs that aid special needs families, and he coaches families in how to obtain government aid, such as SSI. More importantly he helps the family understand how to maintain those government programs throughout their loved one's lifetime.

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