Helpful Links
The Mission of Family to Family Network is to help families of children with disabilities by providing information, training, referral and support.
Best Buddies International
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Mikey's Place informs, connects and supports families who are raising children with disabilities.
Inspiring HANDS, Inc. offers annual Camperships Scholarships to Camp Blessing Texas. Please use the link HERE to apply
Equine assisted activities and therapy provides the tools for special individuals to achieve emotional and physical milestones that may otherwise be unattainable. Near The Woodlands, TX.
KNOWAutism was founded in 2013 with the goal of helping families of children with autism better navigate the process of diagnosis, treatment, intervention, and education. They provide direct financial assistance to the special needs/IDD community. You can contact them for potential CBTX scholarship opportunities.
At We Choose Happy, we believe in the power of compassion and kindness to transform lives. Through our unique program, we have the privilege of granting “Happies”, to individuals facing the challenges of living with different disabilities.
*What is a Happy?* A Happy is a gift, experience, equipment, or anything to make someone happy. It’s a southern way of saying gift*
The Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) program is a one-time $1,500 online grant for parents/guardians of eligible students served by special education and who are enrolled in a Texas public school. Parents/guardians of eligible students can use the online accounts to shop the marketplace to obtain educational materials and resources such as textbooks, curriculum, or technology devices and/or services such as additional speech therapy, tutoring, or other specific services.
Churches that have sunday school programs for children who have special needs
If you have a loved one with special needs, Tallowood Treasures Classes are for those whose different abilities are celebrated and accommodated as they learn about God. For those able to attend a typical Sunday School class but need a little help to do so, they provide a Buddy to accompany them to class. A trained staff member is on duty to help with medical or personal care needs.
Special Blessings serves children with special needs. We offer Sunday morning programs as well as other social and recreational opportunities. Our desire is to share the love of Christ with your child and help them build Godly relationships that will last a lifetime.
Special Blessings at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church provides a nurturing and supportive environment to children with special needs. By doing so both the children and their parents are able to grow in their faith in God while experiencing the redeeming love of Jesus Christ through education, fellowship, music, outreach, prayer, stewardship, and worship. Special Blessings programs include Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, monthly respite events, parent support group, and more. For more information, please contact Keri Mosk at kmosk@mdpc.org or 713-490-9265.
“The JOY Ministry” empowers the special needs population by sharing the unconditional love of Jesus Christ. You are invited to witness the activity of the Holy Spirit throughout the halls of The JOY Place. We’ve adapted Sunday school and worship to meet the needs of students attending. All ages and abilities are welcomed. “The Lord has done great things for us, and our hearts are filled with JOY.” – Psalms 126:3
All ages | Sunday School, 9:30-10:30am, CE 120 and 125
This ministry embraces children with special needs and provides a warm and welcoming place for them to attend Sunday School, fellowship with each other, and hear God’s word. WinGS is staffed with a program coordinator and a team of volunteers (“Buddies”) who work one-on-one with each child. All children complete a registration form in advance of admission to the program so specific needs can be met. For more information about this program and special events, contact Stephanie Fregia at 713.620.6431
Church is for everyone! River Pointe Church provides an environment where kids, students and adults with special needs can learn about Jesus in a setting that is safe, loving and conducive to their learning style. Our classes have a low student-to-teacher ratio to provide the attention that each person needs. Each week, they will learn a new way to know, love and follow Jesus.