A nest for Seacoast families to connect, share and find support.
Raising a child with special needs can feel overwhelming—from navigating early intervention to finding inclusive spaces where your family truly belongs. You shouldn't have to figure it out alone. The Little Birds is here to help Seacoast families connect with trusted service providers, discover welcoming activities and events, and find the support you need in a judgment-free space. Whether you're just starting this journey or looking for your next step forward, you've found your nest.
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An online community helping families of special needs children find and connect with service providers & each other- Seacoast region of NH & ME.
The mission of the Family Support Navigation program is to connect families to a network of support and information guided by 5 principles-
1- Experienced parents in your area who are available for 1:1 support
2- A confidential ear to listen to your questions and concerns
3- Support for meetings by helping you prepare and attend meetings if needed (such as IEP meetings)
4- Help to understand the resources and services available to your family
5- Better access to services = better outcomes
As I was sitting in this training I kept thinking- what a remarkable, free service for families. I am very proud to be involved with this extremely important nonprofit organization.
Please reach out if you'd like more information! This role is brand new to me, but I will help you find the answers to any questions you have about the program.
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Parenting any child is difficult, but research shows that the chronic stress of parenting special needs children signifcantly increases the rate of parental burnout, jeopardizing careers, marriages and physical/emotional well-being.
Despite the urgent need, many families of special needs children cannot access qualified caregivers who are willing to take on the additional challenges involved with supervising children with disabilities.
The Little Birds is in the process of transitioning to a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing specialized childcare to families of special needs children in Seacoast NH and Southern ME.
We are seeking individuals interested in helping with this mission. Not only would this be a (paid!) opportunity to contribute to this community, but also a valuable way to gain training and experience in the field.
Please reach out for more information:
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The Little Birds is working on an exciting new project dedicated to helping families of special needs children in Southern ME and Seacoast NH. I can't wait to share more, but in the meantime check out our directory and FAQs on our website at-
https://thelittlebirds.info/
I've seen a lot of debate over autism acceptance month, down to what color we should be wearing. For me, any opportunity I have to recoginize and celebrate the beautiful, joyful and complex world of autistic individuals is one I will take.
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Connect with other Seacoast families who understand the journey. Share experiences, ask questions, celebrate wins, and find encouragement in a safe, judgment-free space where you're never alone.
