"I'm sorry, but your baby had a stroke." Those were the shocking and heartbreaking words we heard the day after our son, Mikey, was born. That small sentence completely changed our lives and the dreams we had for our baby. What now? After learning all we could about pediatric strokes and talking to doctors, therapists, and other families who faced the same unknowns, we understood that it would truly take "a village" to raise our son. He, like so many other children with life-altering conditions, was going to need help from many medical specialists and therapists, as well as intensive educational support. Mikey's Place began 15 years ago and has assisted thousands of families in Houston as they undertake the challenge of raising a child with a disability. Mikey's Place began out of personal necessity for our family and we are proud that we have been able to pay it forward and achieve our mission of informing, connecting, and supporting others through our various programs.