At Hamilton & District Extend-A-Family, our goal is to provide a space in which everyone belongs. We believe that each individual, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age or ability, deserves the right to respect and friendship, and our team is committed to growing connections around those in our community that have a neurodiversity or developmental difference. We believe that each ind
ividual, given the proper support and opportunity, has the ability to shine. Through recreation and education programs, we are dedicated to providing these opportunities to our community. Our dedicated staff, generous donors, committed volunteers and incredible families all come together to prove that, through the strength of community, each of us can thrive. Our Vision & Mission:
Vision: All children with neurodiversities and/or developmental differences will be accepted, supported, and integrated into their community. Mission: As a non-profit community service, Extend-A-Family responds to the multiple and unique challenges of children with neurodiversities and/or developmental differences and their families by providing respite, social opportunities and friendships. Extend-A-Family’s Core Values:
• Every child with a neurodiversity and/or developmental difference should be socially integrated into the community.
• Every child with a neurodiversity and/or developmental difference should be accepted and respected.
• Every child with a neurodiversity and/or developmental difference should be recognized as a unique individual.
• Families of children with neurodiversities and/or developmental differences are entitled to support to assist with the increased demands that they face.
• Our services have value to the community and the need for our services will be ongoing.
• We can make a difference in the lives of our members.
