Founded in 1975, The Help Group is the largest, most innovative and comprehensive nonprofit of its kind in the United States serving children with special needs related to autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, ADHD, mental retardation, abuse and emotional problems.

The Help Group's seven specialized day schools offer pre-K through high school programs for more than 1,300 students. The Help Group's wide range of mental health and therapy services, child abuse and residential programs extends its reach to more than 6,000 children and their families each year. With more than 800 staff members, The Help Group's state-of-the-art schools and programs are located on four major campuses in the Los Angeles area.

The Help Group is highly regarded for its high standards of excellence, unique scope and breadth of services. Through its public awareness, professional training and parent education programs and efforts at the state and national levels, The Help Group touches the lives of children with special needs across the country and in other parts of the world.

The Help Group is anchored by the belief that dignity, hope, opportunity and love are the birthrights of all children. At the heart of its effort is the commitment to helping young people fulfill their potential to lead positive, productive and rewarding lives. Working hand in hand, our Board of Directors, executive team, administration and staff, governmental and community partners, philanthropic friends, parents and volunteers strive to give children with special needs the great futures that they deserve

We thank everyone who has joined us to provide help and hope to many more children and their families... because every child deserves a great future.