Meet Our Founder, Syrenthia Colino
A pivotal moment in Syrenthia's journey as a caregiver and advocate prompted her to establish iCare4MeFirst. Recognizing that not all caregivers could fully benefit from existing services, she transitioned from her role at POCWASN to address this gap. As the founder of POCWASN, her initial focus was on providing comprehensive support to parents and caregivers of individuals with diverse abilities. However, she realized that some faced barriers to accessing these resources. Therefore, iCare4MeFirst was born, offering tailored self-care resources to caregivers with unique challenges. This pivot expanded her advocacy beyond what she had imagined, allowing her to innovatively reach a broader audience and support caregivers' well-being.
Meet Lisette Medina-Duarte
Lisette Medina-Duarte, an unwavering education advocate with almost two decades of experience, has seamlessly transitioned her commitment to fostering well-being in the realm of health, wellness, self-care and retreats. With a profound background in raising two young adults with special health needs on the autism spectrum, Lisette brings a unique perspective; she has cultivated a deep understanding of the importance of holistic well-being, which now fuels her dedication to creating transformative retreats and respite experiences. Lisette's extensive experience in advocacy, now, channels this wealth of experience into designing self-care services that go beyond physical wellness, encompassing mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects. Lisette's retreats and self-care wellness services aim to become a platform for empowerment, encouraging individuals to prioritize their health journey. In this way, she continues her life's dedication to supporting families, now guiding them towards a holistic path of well-being.
About Us at POCWASN
Our Mission at POCWASN
We are a Non-Profit Organization - 501(c)3. Our goal is to provide services to rejuvenate the mind, body, and soul of the families/caregivers who dedicate themselves to the service of caring for people with special needs. We aspire to change the quality of life for all our clients by providing excellent self-care services. We are devoted to supporting the parents and primary caretakers of individuals with disabilities.
iCare
The iCare program focuses on ensuring the health and well-being of parents and caregivers so that they can address the unique and pervasive physical and emotional challenges of their caregiving role from a place of health and well-being. In addition, our self-care services offer relief and relaxation from the stress many of us face in our day-to-day lives.
Want to Get Involved?
Are you interested in serving as a sponsor for a parent who is in need of self care services? Giving sponsorship to a family in need is a rewarding experience. Thank you in advance for your support.
Thank You to Our Many Sponsors
