Special Needs Network

About Special Needs Network

Special Needs Network, Inc. (SNN) is a nonprofit grassroots organization dedicated to addressing the crisis of autism and other developmental disabilities in underserved communities. SNN aims to bridge gaps in care, provide support, and advocate for disability rights, recognizing the intersectionality with racial justice and civil rights. Their mission focuses on empowering families and individuals through innovative services and resources.

Products & Services

Direct Services:Includes programs like C.A.D.D., JPAC Fundays, SNNABA, and Stepping Stones, offering personalized care and therapy for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.

SNNABA:Provides one-to-one therapy with culturally competent staff using behavior-based principles to target maladaptive behaviors and improve quality of life, accessible via regional center funding, private insurance, and Medi-Cal.

Grant Initiatives and Collaborations:Programs such as Behavior Interventionist Apprenticeship Program, C.O.R.E Workforce Grant, Financial Literacy for Women, and UCLA Autism Genetics Research Collaborative, focusing on training, research, and community support.

Signature Programs:Includes events and initiatives like Back to School Health + Resource Fair, Christmas Care Exchange, Joe Patton Academy Camp (JPAC), Parent Advocacy Mentor Program (PAM), and THINK Autism, aimed at community engagement and support.

THINK Institute for Equity and Economic Advancement:A program focused on equity and economic advancement for individuals with disabilities.

Resources:Offers support through SNN Help Desk, resources for adult transitioning, government/social services, legal/advocacy, recreation, education, employment programs, and housing.

Culinary Arts Workforce Development Program and Special Flavours Food Truck Enterprise:A workforce development initiative focused on culinary arts, supported by fundraising events like Evening Under the Stars.

Specialties

Autism and Developmental Disabilities Support Advocacy for Disability Rights Culturally Sensitive Therapy and Training Community and Workforce Development Programs Research Collaborations on Autism Genetics

Funding History

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#	Type	Amount Fields	Date Fields	Investors
1	RT: Grant T: - FT: Grant	A: 11000000 MR: - FA: 11 million FAN: 11000000	D: 2024-11-12 FD: 2024-11-12	1 investors
2	RT: Grant T: - FT: Grant	A: 1025000 MR: - FA: over $1 million FAN: 1025000	D: 2024-03-12 FD: 2024-03-12	3 investors
3	RT: Grant T: - FT: Grant	A: 6500000 MR: - FA: $6.5 million FAN: 6500000	D: 2023-01-10 FD: 2023-01-10	3 investors

Grant Latest

2024-11-12

$11.0M

1 investor (Pro only)

Grant 2024-03-12

$1.0M

Grant 2023-01-10

$6.5M

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Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

Markets

Operating

10K+

Customers

Active

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Team & Leadership

M

Marty

A

Areva Martin

Managing Partner, Martin & Martin, LLP; Founder, President and CEO, Special Needs Network, Inc.

B

Barack Obama

J

Joe Patton

Founder

A

Areva D. Martin

Esq.

J

Juan Carlos Garcia

Senior Vice President

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