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.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
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”. Click for info
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 for Info
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.
Don’t miss this month’s Parent Support Group. Elizabeth Strout from Ellie Mental Health will join us to talk about the important topic of Mental Health. REGISTER, SHARE, and JOIN US on Monday, May 12, 7:30-8:30 pm on Zoom! It will be a night filled with great information and support for families! Click to Register
Free tickets to Moonlight Youth Theatre presentation of Finding Nemo Jr. Join us for their relaxed performance on May 15th, 6 PM at AVO Playhouse in Vista!
Thanks to some generous grant funding, Moonlight Cultural Foundation is excited to offer tickets to this performance at no cost to families! To claim your tickets, please email the name you’d like placed at will-call and the number of tickets you’ll need to Jena Ralls, jena@moonlightfoundation.com, or call the Moonlight Cultural Foundation office at 760.630.7650.
Join us for this incredible conference filled with community connections, engaging speakers, and fun activities designed to refresh the body, mind, and spirit. Bring a friend, a sister, or another mom walking along side you on the special needs journey and enjoy all this conference has to offer!
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to REGISTER! Ivan Guillen from Disability Rights California will be with us…
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.
We wrap around the family to help connect and encourage all the members of the family at the individual, the family, and the community level through our uniquely designed programs and resources.
In addition to providing practical resources for families, we provide optional faith based resources for families seeking biblically based encouragement and community.
Please check out our website for more information on resources and programs such as our podcast, parent support groups, local events, and you tube webinars. 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 further our mission to connect and encourage families.
We have many various positions for volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering throughout the year please fill out our volunteer form or sign up to volunteer for an event, and we will contact you soon .
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.
Hours of operation are M-F 8am-4pm
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.
