At ABC of Southwest Texas, we provide expert navigation and evidence-based support for families of children with special healthcare needs (birth through 17 years). Our comprehensive programs focus on empowering parents with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to advocate effectively for their children.
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Every child with autism spectrum disorder has unique needs, and every family faces distinct challenges. Our autism parent training program provides families with the knowledge, tools, and support needed to navigate their child's unique journey. Through evidence-based education and community awareness, we help parents become confident advocates for their children's needs.
Program Elements:
- Parent education and skill-building workshops
- First responder and community awareness training
- Support group facilitation
- Educational advocacy guidance
Navigating healthcare systems and community resources can feel overwhelming, especially when caring for a child with special healthcare needs. Our dedicated case managers walk beside you monthly, helping coordinate care, access resources, and build the skills needed to advocate effectively for your child. We understand that every family's path is different, which is why we provide personalized navigation support tailored to your unique situation.
Program Support:
- Monthly guidance from expert case managers
- Healthcare system navigation assistance
- Resource coordination and access
- Prescription assistance program navigation
- Connection to community resources
The loss of a child is a heartache no family should ever have to endure. In these darkest moments, when the world feels as if it has paused, ABC of Southwest Texas is here to offer gentle guidance and steadfast support. While no words can take away your grief, our experienced team is here to help you navigate this journey, one small step at a time.
For more than 40 years, we have stood beside families facing the unimaginable, providing compassionate care, practical guidance, and a community that understands. As you adjust to this new reality, whether you need immediate help with funeral home navigation, burial or cremation support, grief counseling, someone to listen to, or ongoing support we are here today, tomorrow, and always.
Support Services:
- Expert, compassionate guidance navigating affordable funeral home services.
- Support with casket or urn selections
- Up to 8 counseling sessions with a trusted grief counselor of your choice from our approved list
- Monthly grief support groups
- Heartwarming Butterfly release ceremony each March
- Ongoing bereavement support
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Eligibility & Service Area
Our community-led organization believes that every family deserves access to quality support and resources. We provide our services at no cost to eligible families in Bexar County and 16 surrounding counties, ensuring expert guidance is available to those who need it most.
Eligibility & Service Area
Our community-led organization believes that every family deserves access to quality support and resources. We provide our services at no cost to eligible families in Bexar County and 16 surrounding counties, ensuring expert guidance is available to those who need it most.
Have children from birth through 17 years
Reside in Bexar County or one of our 16 surrounding service areas
Have a child with special healthcare needs, chronic illness, disability, developmental delay, or health risk
Are seeking support in navigating healthcare and community resources
SUpporting families is what we do
SUpporting families is what we do
SUpporting families is what we do
For over 40 years, we've been privileged to walk alongside families in our community. Today, the need for specialized support continues to grow:
For over 40 years, we've been privileged to walk alongside families in our community. Today, the need for specialized support continues to grow:
Whether you're a family seeking support or a community member wanting to make a referral, we're here to help you take the next step. Our expert team is ready to guide you through the process and help you access the support you need.
Whether you're a family seeking support or a community member wanting to make a referral, we're here to help you take the next step. Our expert team is ready to guide you through the process and help you access the support you need.