{"id":11678,"date":"2025-03-13T15:27:40","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T22:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/specialneedsresourcefoundationofsandiego.com\/?p=11678"},"modified":"2025-03-13T15:28:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T22:28:48","slug":"flourishing-families-the-ultimate-special-needs-resource-guide-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/specialneedsresourcefoundationofsandiego.com\/flourishing-families-the-ultimate-special-needs-resource-guide-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Flourishing Families: The Ultimate Special Needs Resource Guide &#8211; 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>It\u2019s here!<\/strong> The 16th annual edition of <em>Flourishing Families<\/em>, San Diego and Imperial Counties\u2019 most trusted resource guide for families and caregivers of children and adults with special needs. Whether you\u2019re navigating a new diagnosis or looking for fresh support, this year\u2019s guide is bigger than ever, featuring over 1,375 resources to help you find the right service providers, available programs, support connections and helpful organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/specialneedsresourcefoundationofsandiego.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Flourishing-Families-2025-lg-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"779\" src=\"https:\/\/specialneedsresourcefoundationofsandiego.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Flourishing-Families-2025-lg-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11712\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/specialneedsresourcefoundationofsandiego.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Flourishing-Families-2025-lg-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/specialneedsresourcefoundationofsandiego.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Flourishing-Families-2025-lg-2-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Families Are Saying About <\/strong><em>Flourishing Families<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;It\u2019s packed with useful information every special needs family should know about.&#8221;<\/em> \u2013 <em>Monica<\/em><br><em>&#8220;Before finding Flourishing Families, it was hard for us to find activities for my daughter. Now, she\u2019s part of an amazing adaptive sports program.&#8221;<\/em> \u2013 <em>Lupe<\/em><br><em>&#8220;This guide helped me find the right support group. I don\u2019t know where I\u2019d be without it!&#8221;<\/em> \u2013 <em>Nicole<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to resources, you\u2019ll find inspiring stories, expert advice, and practical tools including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reflections:<\/strong> Personal insights from parents raising children with disabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inside the Autistic Mind:<\/strong> Understanding sensory differences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Toys &amp; Products for All:<\/strong> Adaptive and inclusive finds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make Safety a Priority:<\/strong> Tips to keep loved ones safe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A Difficult Conversation:<\/strong> Mental health in children and adults with disabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Say What?:<\/strong> A guide to frequently used acronyms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Serenade for the Soul:<\/strong> How the arts can enrich lives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Off the Beaten Path:<\/strong> Alternative strategies to support traditional care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ShopAble:<\/strong> A showcase of businesses owned by entrepreneurs with disabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore our <em>Transition to Adulthood<\/em> section, packed with resources to help young adults gain independence and prepare for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Flourishing Families<\/em> resource is available as a printed guide, making it easy to flip through, bookmark key pages and share with friends, family members and caregivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also available online, allowing you to read the full digital issue at <a href=\"https:\/\/specialneedsresourcefoundationofsandiego.com\/program\/flourishing-families\">specialneedsresourcefoundationofsandiego.com\/program\/flourishing-families<\/a> or quickly find specific resources using our searchable database from a mobile or desktop at <a href=\"https:\/\/specialneedsresourcefoundationofsandiego.com\/special-needs-resources\/san-diego\">specialneedsresourcefoundationofsandiego.com\/special-needs-resources\/san-diego<\/a>. Whether you\u2019re at home or on the go, instant access is just a click away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay connected by subscribing to our <em>Flourishing Families<\/em> eNewsletter, delivered twice a month with more helpful updates and resources. Sign up now at <a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/PbJYP.\" title=\"\">Flourishing Families eNewsletter<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to our funding supporters and grant providers who make this guide possible and ensure families can easily find the help they need!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Behind the Scenes: 2025 Flourishing Families Cover Shoot\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d1oePDeR2BQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s here! 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