The private, nonprofit organizations that provide pre-K programs for thousands of students with special needs are fast approaching a crisis point.

As Chas transitions out of HeartShare’s care, her mother is confident about her more independent future.

“Julia could live on her own one day. I know she could work a part-time job. Julia has become very independent,” said Josephine, who can dream big because of the support her daughter and family found at The HeartShare School.

The Harbor Fitness Race for Autism in Bay Ridge Brooklyn celebrated its 10th year supporting HeartShare education programs on Sunday, June 11.

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, teachers, therapists and staff led a parade for students near The HeartShare School in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn on Wednesday, April 5th.

Twelve year old Grace can’t wait to see Diane Grzebyck, the school’s first Board Certified Behavior Analyst, responsible for implementing the school’s ABA curriculum. Diane works closely with students daily, including Grace, to shift away from certain behaviors using positive reinforcement. For Grace, her time with Diana is her incentive. “You’re the best, Ms. Diane!”…

With 24/7 exposure to skilled, compassionate staff at The HeartShare School and the HeartShare’s Children’s Residence next door, Tallal was able to make this extraordinary breakthrough to become more independent.

The HeartShare School celebrated its first graduate, Valerie Brown, on Friday, June 27, 2014. The school opened in 2007 to meet the educational needs of children 5-21 diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with a focus on autism. “This is an important moment for Valerie, her family and for The HeartShare School. I am so…

The HeartShare School, a school for children ages 5-21 with autism, celebrated its first graduate, Valerie, in June 2014. Valerie first joined HeartShare with the opening of its Children’s Residences, adjacent to the school, three years earlier. Valerie’s mother, Odessa, described the obstacles that Valerie overcame to reach this milestone, “Valerie experienced a lot of…

Twelve students from The HeartShare School who are diagnosed on the autism spectrum attended a fitness class at the Harbor Fitness gym in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Personal Trainer Anthony Carucci customized the exercise routine for the children. In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, students from The HeartShare School were taken on a tour of the…