Upcoming Events
Hope Haven will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, for Thanksgiving. We wish you a joyful holiday, and we'll see you when programs resume on Monday, December 2, 2024. Happy Thanksgiving!
Today, Friday, April 18, 2025, Hope Haven is closed for a staff planning and retreat day. We’re focusing on professional development to enhance our programs and services. All programs and services will resume, on Monday, April 20, 2025, refreshed and ready to continue making a positive impact!
Hope Haven school programs will not be in session, from Monday, May 26, 2025 - to Friday, May 30, 2025, as our dedicated teachers and staff regroup and prepare for Summer Career Camp and Discovery School’s summer classes. We’ll return next week, energized and ready to deliver engaging, empowering learning experiences!
Unlock your child's potential with a FREE 5-day trial at Hope After School, an inclusive program for neurodivergent children ages 3-21! Experience creative learning, social skill-building, and hands-on activities designed to help your child grow, play, and shine. Sign up today!
Today, Monday, October 14, 2024, Hope Haven is closed for a staff planning and retreat day. We’re focusing on professional development to enhance our programs and services. We'll return tomorrow, Tuesday, October 15, 2024, refreshed and ready to continue making a positive impact!
Registration is NOW OPEN! Join us, on October 12, 2024, at Hope Haven in Jacksonville, FL, for “Unlocking Dyslexia: Insights and Solutions.” This event is perfect for parents and practitioners seeking the latest knowledge and support in dyslexia education. Featuring expert-led sessions, tailored breakout groups, and engaging panel discussions, you’ll gain valuable insights and practical solutions to better understand and support individuals with dyslexia. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with top professionals and fellow attendees! - Sponsored by: Hope Haven & ERIN
Unlocking Healthy Screen Habits: Navigating the Digital Landscape for Youth
Join us for a free, insightful session on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Hope Haven. This session will explore the effects of digital media on children's brain development, mental health, and social functioning. Learn practical strategies for cultivating healthy screen habits and discover tools to help guide your child through today's digital world.
The ongoing crisis of staff turnover and burnout in human services demands innovative solutions. This roundtable will present an opportunity to explore how generative AI can be harnessed to create personalized, adaptive training and development programs that enhance employee engagement, job satisfaction, and ultimately, retention.
Join us for an exclusive roundtable that brings together C-level leaders from Jacksonville’s leading organizations serving youth and families. In this focused session, part of our "Disrupting the Norm" innovation series, we will delve into how generative AI can be a game-changer in addressing workforce challenges.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative conversation that could shape the future of your organization. Space is limited, so be sure to secure your seat at the table. An assortment of sandwiches and water will be available, or bring your own lunch if you prefer.
Join the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Northeast Florida Early Learning & Literacy Employer Roundtable to discuss how limited childcare access affects the workforce. This roundtable will explore employers' views on their role, identify barriers, and discover what resources they need to support early learning and literacy efforts.
Join us at Hope Haven (or virtually), on August 15th, from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM for a free CEU session. Learn strategies to empathize, communicate, and plan with resistant parents in school and daycare settings. Virtual attendance is available. Register now to enhance your professional skills.
Join us at Hope Haven (or virtually) for this FREE enlightening and informative session on Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO DBT), an evidence-based treatment designed for individuals struggling with over-control.
Are you a clinician, therapist, parent, or educator dedicated to fostering optimal developmental outcomes in toddlers?
Join us at Hope Haven to stay at the forefront of ASD diagnostics and make a difference in early childhood development.
Enhance your understanding of cutting-edge ASD diagnostic tools.
Learn practical applications and real-world case examples.
Stay ahead in your field by exploring future diagnostic advancements.
In this one-hour course, discover the latest advancements in ASD diagnostics. We will delve into the evidence basis for EarliPoint, its practical application at Hope Haven, and its implications for the early identification of developmental delays in toddlers. Learn from (deidentified) case studies and understand the future potential of this groundbreaking diagnostic tool.
Review the Evidence Basis for EarliPoint: Understand the scientific foundation supporting this innovative diagnostic tool.
Describe the Assessment and Data Yields: Gain insights into the type of assessments EarliPoint performs and the data it generates.
Identify Future Applications: Explore how EarliPoint can rapidly assist in identifying toddlers with potential social and cognitive development delays.
*CEU’s will be provided for psychologists, LMHC’s, LCSW’s, and LMFT’s
A day of inspiration for bold thinkers who are ready to question, innovate, and break free from convention.
"Disrupting the Norm" is not just a conference; it's a platform for bold ideas, innovative strategies, and transformative approaches to service delivery for neurodivergent individuals.
Keynote Speakers Chris and Nik Nikic will share their vision of massive change through the 1% better strategy.
Speaker Lineup:
Dr. Ami Klin will share cutting-edge technology used to support the autism diagnosis process and inform intervention strategies in children as young as 16 months of age. (1.5 CEU)
Dr. Carrie Straub will introduce groundbreaking approaches in leveraging avatar-based interactions to teach and enhance interpersonal skills among neurodivergent persons. (1.5 CEU)
Jackie Peterson, Julia Veiga, Ashlee Collins, and LaRhonda Britton with Cathedral Arts Project are looking forward to engaging participants in a hands-on arts integration approach to enhance service delivery. (1.5 CEU)
Rachel Ludwig and Kyle Baltuch will explore the current challenges neurodivergent students face in transitioning to employment and strategies to empower them for successful careers. (1.0 CEU)
Al Emerick and Jim Whittaker are explaining why open source is required to create change and a new model of self-sustaining communities for persons with autism. (1.5 CEU)
Dr. Eric Tridas will do a deep dive into the assessment process of children with reading problems, and the subsequent interventions to address these challenges. (3.0 CEU)
Stella Johnson will host a thought leadership discussion to explore the idea that nonprofits could do more by doing less and getting out of the business of service delivery altogether. (1.5 CEU)
Vijay Ravindran with Floreo VR will share how virtual reality and digital therapeutics are promoting skill acquisition in persons with autism, and how these tools can be incorporated in practices that require third-party reimbursement. (1.0 CEU)
Tim Armstrong and Courtney Ledwick with Eat Your Yard Jax will help participants learn how to incorporate horticulture therapy and build a more inclusive environment for neurodivergent individuals. (1.0 CEU)
Dr. Allison Cato is leading an insightful workshop where you will delve into the complex landscape of rapid technology adoption and its unexpected ripple effects on our lives. (1.5 CEU)
CEUs included with registration for Psychologists, LMHCs, LCSWs, and LMFTs
Registration includes continental breakfast from Bitty and Beau’s and lunch from Berry Good Farms.
Discover Bezos Academy! A beacon of innovative early childhood education, Bezos Academy is exploring opportunities to launch new sites in Jacksonville. As an enthusiastic supporter of high quality early childhood education, Hope Haven is thrilled to host this special event, offering a platform for Bezos Academy to share its vision and mission. Reserve your seat today!
Career campers work with computers
Diploma Deferral Seminar
Diploma Deferral Seminar
Upcoming Camp Dates
Session A – Dec. 19-23, 2022, 8 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Session B – Jan. 2-3, 2023, 8 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Our career camps focus on a variety of job exploration, work readiness, and self-advocacy skills. We discuss multiple topics which include finding job postings, completing an application, interviewing, on the job etiquette, and communicating with others in the workplace.
These camps are free to participants, but they do require a referral from your VR counselor.
Our team would be happy to provide additional assistance in helping you navigate the enrollment process. We can be reached at 904.346.5100 or HopeHavenWorks@hope-haven.org.
For ages 3–22, with physical and/or developmental disabilities.
Campers enrolled in Winter Days of Hope benefit from activities including:
Music therapy
Daily theme-based art projects, outdoor play, and more!
Our specialized approach focuses on a student’s abilities, not their diagnoses. We support social and emotional well-being and growth, and provide a structured environment where kids thrive! Siblings are welcome to sign up, too. Campers are grouped by age, maturity and need.
Camp Hope maintains a 1:5 teacher/student ratio. All program costs are included in a daily fee of $90 and no registration fees apply. Call for financial assistance information: 904.346.5100.
Winter Days of Hope sessions, Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
Dec. 19-23, 2022, and Jan. 2-3, 2023
Call to register at 904.346.5100, or email Brittany Beavers.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Friday, Nov. 18 from 12:00-2:00 PM.
Parent Meeting
Topic: about Phonemic Awareness and Sequencing and Tips for staying focused.
Phonemic Awareness is the basic foundation upon which all reading is based. Without a firm foundation, we cannot build good readers.
Please RSVP to NancyB@HopeHaven.org or 904.346.5100.
Our career camps focus on a variety of job exploration, work readiness, and self-advocacy skills. We discuss multiple topics which include finding job postings, completing an application, interviewing, on the job etiquette, and communicating with others in the workplace.
These camps are free to participants, but they do require a referral from your VR counselor.
If you already receive VR services
Provide your counselor with the following information:
• Vendor Name: Hope Haven
• Vendor Number: VF590668485001
We will reach out and provide additional registration paperwork, once we receive your referral.
If you do not currently receive services through Vocational Rehabilitation
Here are some resources to get you started. Our team would be happy to provide additional assistance in helping you navigate the enrollment process. We can be reached at 904-346-5100 or email Jasmine Adams.
Camps are Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Each session runs for 2 weeks.
Session A – June 13-24
Session B – July 11-22
Session C – July 25-August 5
For ages 3–22, with physical and/or developmental disabilities.
Times: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Week 1: June 13 – June 17. Week 5: July 11 – July 15
Week 2: June 20 – June 24 Week 6: July 18 – July 22
Week 3: June 27 – July 1 Week 7: July 25 – July 29
Week 4: July 5 – July 8 Week 8: August 1 – August 5
Campers enrolled in Camp Hope benefit from activities including:
Individual development plans: Each camper has an individual plan to track their progress and growth.
Music therapy
Campers may elect to work with applied behavior analysis (ABA), speech, occupational therapy (OT), and physical therapy (PT) therapists through our on-campus partnership with Great Strides.
Daily theme-based art projects, outdoor play, and more!
Our specialized approach focuses on a student’s abilities, not their diagnoses. We support social and emotional well-being and growth, and provide a structured environment where kids thrive! Siblings are welcome to sign up, too. Campers are grouped by age, maturity and need.
Camp Hope maintains a 1:5 teacher/student ratio and is under the supervision of a master's-level manager. All program costs are included in a weekly fee of $450 and no registration fees apply. Financial assistance may be available.
Call to register at 904-346-5100, or email Dominic Stokes.
Join us at our Open House, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 4:30-6:30 p.m. during School Choice Week!
Tour our Discovery School (for children 3-8) or our Hope Academy (for teens and young adults) to see if Hope Haven is right for your family. Meet our staff, ask questions and enjoy refreshments. No RVSP needed. Children welcome, but not required.
At Hope Haven’s Discovery School for Preschool, Kindergarten and lower elementary students, our team of highly qualified teachers and professionals will provide your child with an engaging, inclusive environment to learn, discover and thrive among a diverse group of students.
This business-led collaboration helps young adults with special needs develop job search skills through internships where they learn to gain and maintain employment.
Primary goal is paid employment
Potential participants must complete a written application and interview
Financial assistance may be available from the McKay Scholarship Program, Gardiner Scholarship, Vocational Rehab funding, or other sources
This is a full-time program, 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. weekdays and aligns with the Duval County Public School calendar.
For enrollment details, please call 904-346-5100.
Reserve your spot now. Space is limited to the first 10 students. 904-346-5100.
Reserve your spot now. Space is limited to the first 10 students. 904-346-5100.
Reserve your spot now. Space is limited to the first 10 students. 904-346-5100.
Reserve your spot now. Space is limited to the first 10 students. 904-346-5100.
