🧡 Family Supports Network
Empowering Families, Enriching Lives
The Family Supports Network (FSN) of Special Olympics Bihar is a growing alliance of parents, siblings, caregivers, and communities working together since 2001 to uplift athletes with intellectual disabilities. Coordinated by the Patliputra Parents Association, our FSN is active in all 38 districts of Bihar and continues to strengthen through love, support, and inclusive participation.
💬 Why the Family Matters
- Families are the first coaches and advocates for athletes.
- FSN provides support, resources, training, and recognition.
- It connects families across districts for shared learning and empowerment.
🌐 Our Statewide Parent Network
✅ 38 District-Level Parent Associations
✅ Under Patliputra Parents Association (PPA)
✅ Active cities: Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Purnea, Nalanda, Siwan, etc.
✅ Coordinated FSN activities since 2001 in collaboration with biharspecialolympics.org
🤝 Ongoing FSN Activities
- 🎤 Family Forums: Awareness and capacity-building events.
- 🎯 Community Initiatives: Inclusion, education, and social engagement drives.
- ⚽ Sports & Unified Training: Involvement in Special Olympics sports and camps.
- 🎉 Fans on Stands: Families cheering athletes at competitions.
- ❤ Health & Wellness Campaigns: Free health checks, awareness camps, and support.
📣 Join Our Family Movement
Whether you're a parent, guardian, or sibling — you are vital to our mission. Join hands with us to make Bihar a state of inclusive progress and proud athletes.
📧 Email: specialolympicsbihar@gmail.com
📞 Helpline: +91 9431015499
📷 Glimpses of FSN in Action
(Add images/gallery here from family forums, Fans on Stands, and local workshops)
🔗 Useful Links
▶ Important YouTube Videos
Select to watch key videos about Family Supports, Inclusion, and Athlete Stories:
🌟 Together, We Are Unstoppable.
"When families believe, athletes achieve."