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A place for parents, siblings and caretakers to share our stories of everyday challenges and successes while caring for a loved one with ASD.

The ABBA List nonprofit mission is: Transforming Lives. This resource website provides a comprehensive list of free help, support and resources in Hampton Roads. Information is added and updated monthly.

The ABBA List nonprofit mission is: Transforming Lives. This resource website provides a comprehensive list of free help, support and resources in Hampton Roads.

Services for expecting parents & parents of newborns, infants, & toddlers who value sleep. Services for families who want to be proactive or are exhausted and struggling.

​Aid Another provides inclusion programs that exclusively considers special needs families. Aid Another provides inclusive educational, cultural and recreational programs that are designed to improve quality of life, reduce isolation and enhance social settings. Aid Another is committed to building a network of support, advocacy and inclusion within our community that exclusively focuses on solving the challenges of special needs families.
- Bringing the joy and benefits of dance and music to students with disabilities. The special needs dance program and special needs music class are designed for individuals with mental, physical and/or developmental impairments.
- A special needs T-ball league, the Champions. This division provides the opportunity for children with special needs to pursue their dreams of participating in team sports.
- Aid Another provides various educational opportunities and support services for the community and special needs families to be educated regarding various social, legal and supportive issues.
- Partnerships with various photographers who have made the necessary accommodations to allow families to schedule a photo session that fosters to the needs of the family.
- Facilitation of a vocational and lifestyle development program that focuses on solving challenges by implementing accommodations that encourage special needs individuals to engage in everyday work activities, improve quality of life by providing gainful employment and training, reduce isolation by encouraging social interaction with fellow employees and enhance social settings by offering a safe and supportive work environment.
- Inclusive activities, camp experience, and special events in support of Aid Another programming

Alabaster Concierge is a premier service provider to families in hampton roads area. We assist with running errands such as grocery store, helping busy moms take a break, busy families, personal shopper, post maternity care, newborn care, post office mailing, appointment scheduling and transportation.

Dedicated to providing respite to parents of children with Autism.

The Autism Society Tidewater Virginia is dedicated to creating connections, and empowering everyone through knowledge, advocacy, and supports to live fully.

This group is a Autism Spectrum support group for the Hampton Roads Va area!

BabyQuip aims to help make traveling with little ones as stress-free as possible, by offering rentals of clean, safe, and insured baby gear. This includes full-size cribs, strollers, car seats. toy packages, beach gear and more! Serving Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding area.

BEACH Community Partnership is a coalition of city, faith and nonprofit organizations on addressing homelessness. Families and individuals experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis can learn how to connect to the homeless service system in Virginia Beach and find organizations that provide support services, such as food, health services, basic assistance and more. See website for more details.

Blossom Behavioral Services provides in-home ABA therapy to autistic children and their families on the peninsula.

Providing ABA Services, Parent Support and Care Coordination in all areas of Hampton Roads.

After school programming for children, youth leadership programs, parenting classes/workshops, GED Classes, community outreach and support services, health screenings, cultural and leisure activities, spring and summer break camps.

At home Applied Behavior Analysis for children and youth up to age 21 with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

CfBT provides in home ABA therapy tailored to the exceptionalities of your child, in addition to parent training offered with or without ABA services.

We provide on-site child care for special event.
We can help with wedding, Corporate event, birthday party and more!
We provide games, activities, toys, paint , and more to keep the kids entertained during the event!

An educational, fun, parent run, Christian based co-op for families in support of the military. Non military are welcome.

Commune NFK is a farmer-owned sustainable eatery, cafe, bakery and Event Venue using local ingredients to serve delicious and conscientious food and drink in the Norfolk NEON District.

Cooking classes and events.

Focusing on integrating opportunities, and interrupting the cycle of addiction, we offer expertise and diverse services to individuals challenged with substance misuse, mental health diagnosis, or a disability.

The Community Outreach Coalition is a nonprofit organization that ministers to low-income youth and children with disabilities through academics, athletics, and the arts. Childcare, preschool, before/after care, tutoring, summer camps, science programs, athletics, cooking classes, dance and step, performing arts, vocal lessons & more.

Compass’s mission is to provide quality behavioral health services to stabilize, strengthen, and support youth, adults, and families.

Services available: ABA and Family Support, Intensive In-Home, Mental Health Skill-building Services, Crisis Intervention, Therapeutic Day Treatment, Parenting Support Services, Therapeutic Mentoring, Outpatient Therapy, Psych Testing, and Navigate: An Alternative to Residential, Intensive Care Coordination

Comprehensive Autism Partnership, or CAP, Inc. provides ABA services and support to Virginia families .

We are a group of autonomous disaster relief workers attempting to alleviate stress & slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community. #SolidarityNotCharity

Facebook page: information and events in Hampton Roads Region of Virginia.

DIVAS, Inc offers programs to foster positive behaviors to women and girls within the community. Individual and group therapy is available for girls, adolescent females, families, and millennial women. Mentoring for girls ages 5-17. Mentoring programs are open to ALL GIRLS regardless of race or socio-economic background.

Providing Services including those focused on mental health, education, intellectual disabilities, and autism.

Autism ABA, Community Based Mental Health, Educational Services, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services, Outpatient Therapy, and Private Day School.

The mission of F.A.C.T. is to improve the quality of life for individuals with autism and their families in the greater Tidewater Virginia area. FACT sponsors social, recreational and pre-vocational programs for individual with autism.

Camp and social events for youth on the autism spectrum. Athletics include soccer, basketball, bowling and biking.

First Home Care provides Therapeutic Foster Care and a continuum of community behavioral health services that enable children, adults, and families to receive the care they need in their homes and communities.

Tidewater Community Based Services include Crisis Intervention, Day Support-Group Day and Community Engagement, Individual and Family Outpatient Therapy, Art Therapy and Day Treatment services.

First Home Care operates a private day school, Oyster Point Academy in Newport News, Virginia that services special education children with ASD and other disabilities.

Looking to meet, educate, and share stories with other Food Allergy Moms in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Our goal is to provide a place where information can be exchanged to keep our children safe. This organization recognizes that with the right plan, children with food allergies can do anything!

This is a group for parents of foster and/or adopted children.

The Greater Hampton Roads Diaper Bank is a nonprofit organization that was created to provide emergency supplies of diapers to those in need. Organized list of participating community partners throughout Hampton Roads.

Providing Leadership, Advocacy, and Resources to survivors of Domestic Violence.

In need of help? Please call the 24 hour emergency hotline 757-251-0144.

Emergency shelter, Group Therapy, Donations, Food, Children and Teen Program, Mentoring, Court Advocate, Volunteers, Fundraising, Speaking Engagements.

Group for all military families that have Special Needs. Admin shares info, events, resources, articles & more.

Unique homeschool coop in Virginia Beach with a commitment to high-level secular instruction and developing a homeschooling community.

Homeschool Plus is dedicated to encouraging Christian homeschooling families in their commitment to provide the best possible education for their children. Offering a full range of enrichment and academic classes for PreK - 12th grade.

The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is the oldest, locally owned and operated Tutoring provider in the Tidewater area. They also provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or those with behavioral difficulties. The LRC provides assessment and advocacy services, and provides homeschool support.

Human Services organization working with disabled persons - families, individuals, men, women and children. Provides shelter, transitional housing for veterans and permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities. Largest homeless provider on the Peninsula.

Offering parent, child, family coaching. Yoga and mindfulness classes for children and Family Yoga. Tutoring services also are offered online!

Lunch Crunch is a 501 c3 Non-Profit Organization that satisfies delinquent or depleted school meal account in the Hampton Rds Va and surrounding areas.

Minds In Motion is an occupational therapy practice providing quality care to children and families across the Tidewater area. Our mission is to help children develop skills that enhance their independence and support their overall happiness to function in all areas of life, including home, school, and play.

Customized services to best suit your post natal needs in the comfort of your home. We provide a positive, comfortable and nurturing environment.

Free Library Programs and Services including storytimes, classes for all ages, and homework assistance.

Our Children Our Village recognizes that single parents sometimes experience life differently than other families. Our Children Our Village is committed to addressing their concerns surrounding their emotional, financial and physical stability through networking, outreach, community resources, and partnerships.

PBP Psychotherapy, Ltd is an outpatient counseling clinic offering therapy for individuals, groups, couples and families as well as professional development training and parenting education. We specialize in play therapy, grief, trauma, and family counseling.
2-hour Summer Enrichment Camps focusing on helping your child(ren) develop and enhance tools related to feelings identification, self-soothing techniques, self-esteem, friendships, anger, gratitude, compassion, and empathy.

A pediatric speech therapy practice specializing in dyslexia and pediatric speech and language disorders

Pride In Parenting offers parenting workshops including the approved Co-Parenting class,
Parents of newborns, parents of school-age and parents of teens. Classes available days, evenings and weekends.

Provision Family Education Services provides academic support and enrichment to non-traditional families such as working homeschoolers, co-parents, and families with special needs.

Meeting the needs of the whole family through engaging programs for children and teens with special needs and their siblings, giving parents a day of rest.

For immediate assistance, call their hotline at 757-430-2120

Since 1984, Samaritan House has sought to foster personal safety, growth and self-sufficiency in adults and their children through freedom from sexual and domestic violence, human trafficking, and homelessness in Hampton Roads by providing emergency and permanent housing, support services and community outreach to victims.

The mission of the Sankofa Cultural and Learning Center is to provide youth with an understanding of the contribution and influence of African culture in America. The program instills in youth a sense of family and self-worth while encouraging high standards in education, spiritual growth, and community.

Seton Youth Shelters provides 24-hour emergency shelter for youth ages 9 up to 18 years old, serves runaway, homeless, and trafficked youth and youth in crisis within their family, school and/or community. Youth Outreach Program includes Van Outreach, Safe Place services and Special Outreach Projects. A FREE mentoring program is available to youth 4 to 18 years old who have been affected by the incarceration (past or present) of someone in their lives. Parenting classes, Teen anger management program.
SETON YOUTH SHELTERS HOTLINE: 757.498.4357

Dedicated to providing last minute care to all of Hampton Roads! All sitters are CPR & First Aid certified and background & driving record checked! Labor & Delivery Care, Temporary Care, & more.

Serving Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Smithfield, Carrollton, Hampton, Newport News, Yorktown, Gloucester, Williamsburg, and Richmond.

Social Skills Groups and Programs for Kids, Adolescents, and Teens. Locations in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach.

A homeschool virtual support program providing curriculum planning and direct instruction for students grades 4-7 for the 2020-2021 school year. Qualified and specialized instruction provided for Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies for non-traditional and out of the box learners. Currently accepting applications for the grades 2nd - 9th grade for upcoming 2021 -2022 school year. In-person and virtual instruction available for September 2021.

Advocacy for families of children with special needs.

Spectrum Parents Events is a nonprofit support group for autism families. We do everyday normal activities to over the top epic events, as well as share local resources, workshops, scholarships, support, retreats, free & affordable activities for everyone in the family.

Str8 From The Source LLC focuses on helping under the radar kids, earn athletic scholarships. we provide beginner kids basketball fundamentals camps, from grades 3rd-6th. we also offer skills training for kids 7th-12th grade as well.

A student success coaching service designed for middle, high school, and college students.

ABA Services, Parent Training, and Consultations

Books are available for all ages. Two books per person, per household (not all members of the household need to be present). Visit up to two times per week. Spread the word! A program of Reach Reads.

The Blessed Hands program provides the Hampton Roads community with essentials such as formula, diapers, wipes, clothing and much more!

This program has no qualifications and is open 1pm - 3pm every Saturday. Please arrive by 12:30pm if in need of diapers, wipes, and/or formula.

Prenatal massage, postpartum massage, postpartum support, lactation support, pelvic floor therapy, yoga services and more for mom and the whole family. Playgroups and yoga for kids. Yoga parties available.

VaHomeschoolers is an independent, nonprofit, member-driven statewide organization. We are committed to providing homeschooling support to our members, as well as accurate information about homeschooling to Virginia’s families, school divisions, legislators and policymakers, the media, and the community at large.

A full-service psychotherapy practice located in the historic Ghent district of Norfolk, Virginia at The Palace Professional Center.

Diagnostic Evaluation - Achievement & Cognitive Assessment Services
Tutor - Dyslexia and related Learning Disabilities, Instruction in Reading & Writing Skills, Study Skills, Seminar Leader & Published Author, Educational Consultant, Evaluator

Transitions Family Violence Services is the sole provider of comprehensive family violence services in Hampton, Newport News and Poquoson, and a co-provider of services for York County.

We will provide clothing, food, resources, educational items to individuals and families in the community. Donations, food and clothing will be accepted and distributed to help individuals and families within the community.

Virginia Beach Counseling Services has a variety of clinicians, able to provide services on weekdays, weekends and evenings for multiple challenges and issues that people may face. Services are offered to children, adolescents and adults with various needs. Se hable Español.

Nanny agency, featuring qualified nannies. Specializing in Nanny Placements!

The Wesley Community Service Center, Inc. provides multiple programs and support for urgent and unmet individual, family and community needs in the South-side of Portsmouth Virginia. Food distribution, clothes closet, exercise class, Meals on Wheels, Summer Camp.

Counseling services for individuals and families. Facilitator of Social Skills 101 - a 6-session program from Mylemarks designed to teach kids all about social skills.