All The Pieces Foundation
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All The pieces foundation... the where...and the why

Where are we?

We are located in northern Maine in Aroostook County.  We know first hand the obstacles faced by those with special needs in more remote areas.  Although we are funding locally based programs we are always looking to expand our reach and connection to communities all over the USA.


We know first hand the stuggle of living in a rural area.  While it can be difficult just to live day to day in remote areas, when you have a special needs child with  developmental, behavioral, and cognitive differences it can become a whole new level of difficult.  We also know that living in a smaller community can be a strength and an advantage.  We have had to find connections within our community to find the help needed.  Sometimes that means reaching far beyond the local amenities.  With spending large amounts of time doing online research and talking with other parents and grandparents, we have  been busy learning about new medical treatments, alternative and supplemental treatments, and even general ways of coping with day to day issues.  We are continuously seeking information to share.  

Why are we here?

The story of how we got here is likely not very different than the story of so many parents and care givers of children with developmental, behavioral, and cognitive differences.  

Our Sunshine, my grandson, was born, as are so many these days, addicted to hard drugs.  His mother was incarcerated leaving his father to try to raise his son on his own.   For a time, this little bundle of energy did amazing,  with little indication of his troubled start. But then as he got a little older… we saw him begin to really struggle. He was eventually diagnosed with Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Autism.  We  watched this amazingly bright and intelligent child struggle with a lack of impulse control due to the damage from the drugs in utero. He would go from sweet and loving to screaming and threatening in seconds.  It is devastating and terrifying to watch, and I can only imagine it is terrifying for a young child to experience.   

We are faced with having only very limited access to medical care and even more limited choices and assistance.  His local doctor very heavily medicated him and offered little to no oversight.  There was no listening to parents or being open to learning about new protocols and no offering of options. 

  

Eventually, we were able to take him off of all the medications. We cleaned up his diet, and began to see him thrive again. (in spurts). He is incredibly intelligent but has little impulse control and the issues that come with autism make it all even more difficult. 

 Despite any positive steps forward, there are always intense bouts of moving backwards. The most we could do is try to arrange our lives to give him the most consistency and positive reinforcement that we could and to make the backwards moments easier for all of us.

After moving to a different small local town, and continuing to grow a small business while parenting a high maintenance child the struggles began to take their toll on the whole family.  

 My son, was at the brink of his own meltdown one day when he called me and announced that either he needed to become a doctor or start a non-profit or something and fix the issues with this system himself. 


This is now culminating in the creation of  this non-profit, All The Pieces Foundation. created by myself and my son to bring resources, education and awareness  to underserved communities.


I am so excited to invite you to join us in this so important mission and journey of bringing help to all families and communities. 

(Told by LoriAnn Bouchard,  Memere to a very special Sunshine and excerpted from her co-authored book, "The Call Within: Finding Purpose and Sparking Transformation")


What we are doing... Latest programs in need of donations...

Support Our Mission

Education/Information

Education/Information

Your donation will help us to continue our mission of supporting our community. Every dollar counts and will make a difference in the lives of those we serve.  We are always seeking to keep our general fund ready to fill in gaps as needed with specific programs... your dollar will help make sure that we can!

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Education/Information

Education/Information

Education/Information

Help us with our mission to send out informational packets as requested to schools, teachers, administrators, students and parents!  We want to make sure there is a strong community bond and a connection to our schools to support the needs of ALL students!

Resource Funding

Education/Information

One of our main missions to help families and care givers have access to resources that they  need.  Whether they need access to medical, transportation needs to seek care that it not local, connections to different programs and protocols, or just a connection to other families, we are here to help.

How can you help?

Partner with All The Pieces Foundation

While we always need funding, we also rely heavily on volunteers!  If you would like to volunteer either some time or resources, please don't hesitate to contact us.  

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Partner with All The Pieces Foundation

Partner with All The Pieces Foundation

Partner with All The Pieces Foundation

We're always looking for new partners to collaborate with on projects and events. If your organization shares our values and mission, let's work together to make a positive impact.

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Partner with All The Pieces Foundation

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Help us raise awareness of our mission and programs by sharing our website, social media pages, and events with your friends, family, and colleagues.

Who We Are

LoriAnn Bouchard
Founding Member
President, Treasurer

LoriAnn Bouchard

The Reason this began

LoriAnn Bouchard

Founding Member
President / Treasurer


Using all of her business and accounting skills combined with sound healing and a passion to help her grandson, LoriAnn was compelled to start this non profit to help make it easier for others in remote areas get the help and information and resources needed to raise a child with special needs.

Andrew E Johnson
Founding Member
Vice President

Andrew E Johnson

The Reason this began

LoriAnn Bouchard

Founding Member
Vice President


Andrew is a parent to a special needs son who has brought to light the immediate and wide spread need to help with access to services, care, and information for families struggling with a lack in remote areas.  

Martin E Jerkins
Secretary

Martin E Jerkins

The Reason this began

The Reason this began

Founding Member

Secretary


Martin brings a talent for organizing public involvement and tapping into local community resources as well as an ability to make connections with people.  He is a never ending source of encouragement and assistance to our mission.

The Reason this began

The Reason this began

The Reason this began

The Reason We are Here


Our grandson, and son and the sunshine that spurred this mission.  His battles with ADHD, Autism, and DMDD have helped to shine a very bright light on the problems with living in remote areas.  
He will continue to be our sunshine and our purpose!


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All The Pieces Foundation is a 501c3 corporation. Your donations are tax deductible.

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