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Support for families
Birthday Village keeps a growing list of organizations that help families day to day. We share these as a starting point; each organization sets its own eligibility.
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Featured organizations
- Education
EmpowerEd by Anja Wilson Advocacy Group
A family-focused special education advocacy practice dedicated to helping parents navigate the complex education system with clarity, confidence, and support.
Services offered
- IEP support and advocacy
- Education and empowerment for families
- Unbiased, family-focused representation (FAPE in the Least Restrictive Environment)
- Ongoing support after meetings
Who it serves: Families of children in special education
anja@anjawilson.com@empowered_by_anjawilson - Special Needs Support
Unapologetically Embracing Autism
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with autism and the families who love them, built on acceptance, empowerment, advocacy, inclusion, and education.
Services offered
- Support families with encouragement, connection, and guidance
- Educate communities about autism and neurodiversity
- Advocate for rights, inclusion, and fair treatment
- Empower individuals through self-advocacy
Who it serves: Individuals with autism and their families
- Special Needs Support
Monochromatic Mommies
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by Sabrina Bonaparte that supports mothers raising children with autism and special needs — because support for the caregiver is consistently overlooked.
Services offered
- CARE Pathway: caregiver wellness and family stability
- The CARE Pathway Network of businesses and professionals
- Emergency Stabilization support
- Supportive Transportation
- The Nurture Network care packages
- NeuroAccess Initiative: Early Development Access and IEP Support Program
- Community & Connections: Spectrum Stories and Love Letters for Mamas
Who it serves: Mothers raising children with autism and special needs who are looking for community and resources