Every beginning needs tenderness

Powitalnik is a comprehensive support program for parents and specialists following a diagnosis of a child’s disability or chronic illness.

We combine parental support with specialist education, collaboration with medical facilities, and efforts to improve standards of post-diagnosis care.

Powitalnik is a guide designed to provide support in the new reality after diagnosis.

Guide to emotions

psychological first aid in coping with and understanding difficult feelings

Guide to rights

information about entitlements and available forms of support

Guide to tools

ways to effectively cope with stress and anxiety in demanding situations

Guide to everyday life

tips on how to take care of yourself, find balance, and nurture relationships with loved ones

Who is Powitalnik for?

For parents

Take a look at the Powitalnik and find out how to take care of yourself and your child, where to find support, how to deal with emotions, and how to find your place for the new reality

For family and friends

Learn how to support your loved ones during the difficult time of when they are facing the diagnosis of their child’s disability or chronic illness.

For professionals

Learn how to communicate empathetically and supportively with parents who are facing a difficult diagnosis for their child.

What do people say about Powitalnik?

A wonderful publication – specific and useful. On the positive side, the Welcome Guide seems to be so universal that it also contains valuable content for parents of children without a certified disability."

"Powitalnik is not just a promising project, it's a real hit! How much I missed something like this!"

"A wonderful project and so very necessary! A much-needed resource, invaluable help. I really missed having such a guide at the beginning of my journey. A wonderful initiative."