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Hi, I'm Caleb Nelson

Founder, Family Connect

I’m a husband, father of five, and a 30-year veteran of fire and emergency services. I built Family Connect to help households create calm, structured communication plans before crisis hits.

​Most families start with gear. I teach structure first.

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