About Hope WINS

Hope WINS...What I Need to Succeed

About Hope WINS

Hope WINS...What I Need to Succeed

Our Story: It Takes a Village

Who We Are

Hope WINS was founded from lived experience and a belief that still guides us today: families should not have to navigate life alone. Founded and led by parents who understand both the joys and challenges of raising children, we are a Freeport-based nonprofit building the kind of village every family deserves.

Hope WINS exists to educate and equip parents and children with the necessary tools for healthy relationships. We do that by creating spaces where families can connect, children can belong, and parents and caregivers can find support without judgment.

Families find us for all kinds of reasons. Some are looking for connection, family activities, safe and inclusive childcare, friendships, and a place where their children can simply have fun and belong. Others are navigating mental health, trauma, challenging behaviors, disabilities, special needs, higher support needs, IEPs, or school systems. Many are looking for a little of both: a place to make memories and build their village, knowing support is there when they need it.

You don’t have to be struggling to belong here, and you don’t need a diagnosis to be part of Hope WINS. Our village is welcoming, inclusive, nonjudgmental, and built for families to come exactly as they are.

Families find us for all kinds of reasons. Some are looking for connection, family activities, safe and inclusive childcare, friendships, and a place where their children can simply have fun and belong. Others are navigating mental health, trauma, challenging behaviors, disabilities, special needs, higher support needs, IEPs, or school systems. Many are looking for a little of both: a place to make memories and build their village, knowing support is there when they need it.

You don’t have to be struggling to belong here, and you don’t need a diagnosis to be part of Hope WINS. Our village is welcoming, inclusive, nonjudgmental, and built for families to come exactly as they are.

What We Offer

R.I.S.E Family Connections bring families around the table for a free, home-cooked meal, meaningful connection, family time, and learning experiences for both parents and children.

Parent Support Group provides a judgment-free place for parents and caregivers to connect, share, learn, and feel understood. It is designed especially for families navigating higher support needs, disabilities, special needs, mental health, trauma, and behavioral challenges, while welcoming any parent or caregiver who needs support. Childcare is available by request and reservation.

Parent-to-Parent Partner (P²P) connects caregivers one-on-one with a trained Parent Partner who brings lived experience, encouragement, and understanding. From IEPs and advocacy to resources, goals, difficult seasons, or simply needing someone in your corner, sometimes the most powerful support comes from someone who has walked a similar road.

MAC Camp creates safe, inclusive camp and childcare experiences where children with and without disabilities and special needs play, explore, make friends, try new things, and belong side by side through summer camp and select no-school-day opportunities.

MAC Camp Family Days are family-friendly field trips and activities throughout our community, giving families opportunities to explore together, make memories, and connect with other families.

Hope After Hours gives middle schoolers a safe, healthy, and fun place to connect with peers, build friendships, and discover positive ways to socialize and spend time together.

And our support doesn’t stop with a specific event or offering. We meet families where they are, help them identify what they need, and walk alongside them as they find their next steps.

Our Hope

Our hope is simple but big: children who know they belong, families who feel connected, and parents and caregivers who know they don’t have to figure everything out alone.

We want families to have a village during the hard moments and people beside them to celebrate the beautiful ones. We want children of all abilities to have opportunities to participate, make friends, explore, and simply be kids. We want parents and caregivers to feel heard, supported, understood, and empowered.

Our WINS

WINS means What I Need to Succeed, and that will never look exactly the same for every child or family. Needs change. Families grow. What success looks like today may look completely different tomorrow, and Hope WINS will continue growing too.

As we listen to families and learn what our community needs, we will continue developing new programming, services, parent trainings, family activities, partnerships, resources, and inclusive opportunities that help families find what they need to succeed.

There will always be more families to reach, more children to include, more connections to build, and more seats to add around the table.

Our Core Services

Parent Coaching

Providing professional guidance to help families navigate challenges and strengthen their relationships.

Educational Workshops

Offering a variety of workshops designed to educate families on effective communication and conflict resolution.

Community Partnerships

Creating safe spaces for families to share experiences and support each other in a collaborative environment.

Resource Assistance

Connecting families with essential resources to ensure their basic needs are met.

Youth Programs

Engaging young people with programs that promote personal growth and development.

Volunteer Opportunities

Encouraging community involvement through meaningful volunteer roles that support our mission.