Bringing hope to families journeying on the special needs road

What We Do

Hi! Welcome to Hope on the Hard Road

We are dedicated to helping connect and encourage families with children with special needs through programs designed to support the unique needs of the individual, the family, and the community.

Dads

Moms

Couples

Family

Community

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OUR STORY

Help Bring Hope

“Speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you’ll all be together in this”

1 Thessalonians 5:11

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Upcoming Events

October 3

Dads Monthly Meet Up

Are you a dad of a special needs child? Join us for our Dads Monthly meet up on the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:30-7:30 am for some good grub and conversation with the guys. Click here for more information and directions. 

October 7

Moms Monthly Meet Up

Moms join us on the 1st Monday of the month at 9:30 – 11:00 am for connection and encouragement with other moms. We’ll be meeting at some fun local spots for coffee, breakfast, local walks, and more. Be watching for more info on our social media and sign up for our email updates.

October 14

Parent Support Group

Join us for our Parent Support Group on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30-8:30 pm where we invite experts from the special needs community to give presentations of valuable resources and information. Sign up Here.

October

Hope Community Groups

Join us for our Hope Community Groups. Hope Community Groups is a space for community to gather in small groups and connect on topics relevant to special needs families with a biblical perspective. This season we will be reading through a bible study on “The Fruit of the Spirit: Finding Hope in the Midst of Hard Circumstances”

Sign Up for a Group below: ($10 suggested one-time donation) Donate

Resources (printable or online): Click Here

Parent Couples Group (Leaders: Eric and Christen Freund) 1st Thursday of each month at 8:00-9:00 pm PST (CA – online). Sign up Here for the zoom link.  Note: First meeting will meet on September 12th.  

Single Parents Group (Leader: Ann Patton) 1st Wednesday of each month 7:30-8:30 pm PST (CA – online). Sign up Here for the Google link

Parent and Neurodivergent Adult Group (Leader: Sandi Anderson) 2nd Sunday 4-5 pm PST (Fallbrook, CA – in person). Sign up Here

Parent Couples Group (Leaders: Rob and Cheryl Jordan) 3rd Monday of each month at 7:30-8:30 pm MST (Utah – online). Sign up Here for the Google link.

Moms Group (Leader: Andrea Foster) 2nd Tuesday 7:00-8:30 pm EST (Brampton, Ontario, Canada-in person)  Sign up Here

October 26

Harvest Party Sensory Space

Come and enjoy a sensory friendly experience downstairs in the Children’s Center at Emmanuel Faith Community Church.  You and your child can play games, enjoy story time, make a craft, or just relax and enjoy our quiet space.
PLEASE BE AWARE this event is not a respite event, but rather a parent supervised event where volunteers will be hosting stations for your family to enjoy in our Sensory Friendly Space.
Harvest Party Tickets are $5 per child at the door. Info 

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Register and Join us for Parent Support Group this MONDAY Oct 14th 7:30-8:30pm! We will be talking about the incredibly important topic of “Mental Health and Parenting” with Cheryl Jordan. Our families often experience mental health concerns and coexisting diagnoses. This is a presentation and discu…
Register and Join us for Parent Support Group this MONDAY Oct 14th 7:30-8:30pm! We will be talking about the incredibly important topic of “Mental Health and Parenting” with Cheryl Jordan. Our families often experience mental health concerns and coexisting diagnoses. This is a presentation and discu…
Moms Meet Up on Monday was the best! These moms are incredible!! Each one has a story to tell and each is an overcomer! Join the community where you will find the encouragement, connection, and HOPE you are looking for as a special needs mama!! Join us next time on the 1st Mon of the month for Moms…
Moms Meet Up on Monday was the best! These moms are incredible!! Each one has a story to tell and each is an overcomer! Join the community where you will find the encouragement, connection, and HOPE you are looking for as a special needs mama!! Join us next time on the 1st Mon of the month for Moms…
TAP👆to LISTEN or WATCH the LATEST Podcast Episode! Today we begin our Future Planning Series with Wendy Smith of Home of Guiding Hands @homeofguidinghands. Wendy is an incredible resource! She is not only a parent of a 31 year old son with a disability, but has also been working with and advocating…
TAP👆to LISTEN or WATCH the LATEST Podcast Episode! Today we begin our Future Planning Series with Wendy Smith of Home of Guiding Hands @homeofguidinghands. Wendy is an incredible resource! She is not only a parent of a 31 year old son with a disability, but has also been working with and advocating…
Register and Join us for Parent Support Group this MONDAY Oct 14th 7:30-8:30pm! We will be talking about the incredibly important topic of “Mental Health and Parenting” with Cheryl Jordan. Our families often experience mental health concerns and coexisting diagnoses. This is a presentation and discu…
Register and Join us for Parent Support Group this MONDAY Oct 14th 7:30-8:30pm! We will be talking about the incredibly important topic of “Mental Health and Parenting” with Cheryl Jordan. Our families often experience mental health concerns and coexisting diagnoses. This is a presentation and discu…
 

Hope on the Hard Road Special Needs Podcast

On the Hope on the Hard Road Special Needs Podcast you’ll find insights from experts in the special needs community and heartwarming stories from families like yours that bring hope for the road ahead.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We have many different events each designed to support the unique needs of the individual, the family, and the community. You can find an event just for you whether you are a single parent, a married couple, a sibling, or a family wanting to connect with others in the community.

While we host community events for all members of the family including those with special needs, our main goal is to support families. We do this by wrapping around the family to provide tangible resources and faith based encouragement in community to each member of the family (dads, moms, siblings, married couples, and the families as a whole).

Yes we are a faith based charitably categorized 501c3 nonprofit. The journey with special needs can often be a hard road for families. HOPE is so important. We believe that hope comes from the encouragement and connection of community and ultimately from our lord and savior, Jesus Christ, in whom all hope is found.

Please check out our website for more information on our programs such as our virtual parent support group, local events, podcasts and blogs, and you tube informational presentations. Follow us on social media for more frequent updates on events and resources. Subscribe to our podcast so you won’t miss an episode filled with inspirational stories and expert insights.

There are many ways to get involved and help us with our mission to connect and encourage families. We have many different positions for volunteers. Please fill out our volunteer form and we will contact you soon or you can sign up to volunteer on an individual event basis. As a nonprofit we also welcome donations and corporate sponsorships to help provide our events and resources to families. If you would like to help support our mission via a one time or sustainable donation please click on the donation button above.

Checks made payable to Hope on the Hard Road, Inc can be mailed to: 306 West El Norte Pkwy Ste N #78; Escondido, CA 92026.

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