A nonprofit organization built around helping children and families who need extra support but may not know where to turn.
Passionate Hands of Mercy Academy Management, Inc. is separate from Passionate Hands of Mercy Academy. This page describes the nonprofit's mission and the programs we are working to develop.
We have a special heart for children with special needs, children on the autism spectrum, children with learning disabilities, and children experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges.
Our focus is understanding the child — not just looking at a behavior, a diagnosis, or what a family can afford.
Our mission is to help children and families get the educational, financial, and supportive resources they need to move forward.
We want to stand beside families who are trying, asking for help, and still falling through the cracks — whether they cannot cover an educational expense, were denied assistance, or are struggling to find support that fits their child.
We want children to have the chance to learn, feel supported, and show what they can do.
We do not want a child's whole story reduced to “they will not listen,” “they cannot follow directions,” or “they are a problem.”
We know many children are smart and capable. We want to make room for their stories, including experiences of trauma, frustration, and needs that have not yet been understood. We do not want to assume every behavior has the same cause.
Our goal is to help families seek answers rather than place blame, and to support connections to qualified professionals for evaluations, therapy, and other services when appropriate.
A child should not have to be misunderstood before someone takes their needs seriously. Whether a child already has a diagnosis or a family is still looking for answers, we want them to feel heard and supported.
Sometimes a family receives assistance, but it still does not cover the full cost. Other families apply and are not approved. Some are trying to figure out where to start. We want to help families facing those situations.
As funding and resources become available, our goal is to develop assistance and scholarship opportunities that help eligible families cover educational expenses and access needed support.
We want parents to know that needing help does not mean they have failed their children.
We want to build something meaningful and be honest with families about what we can provide at each stage. These programs are being developed as funding, partnerships, and resources become available.
We plan to develop scholarships and financial assistance for eligible children and families, with particular attention to families of children with special needs. Our goal is to help with educational costs that remain after other assistance, or when other assistance is not available.
Scholarships and financial assistance are not yet available. Future opportunities will depend on funding, eligibility requirements, and available resources.
We want to help families find qualified professionals who can better understand their child's needs and recommend appropriate support. Our goal is to build relationships with providers and community partners so families have somewhere to turn for questions about evaluations, therapy, learning needs, and behavioral or emotional support.
A planned referral and coordination initiative. It is not a current offer of clinical evaluations or therapy directly through the nonprofit.
We want to help high school students who have fallen behind keep working toward graduation. Our vision is to develop support that helps students recover missing credits, rebuild confidence, and graduate on time whenever possible. We do not want falling behind to mean a young person has to give up.
Program details and participation requirements will be announced once finalized.
We have a heart for adults who put their education aside while raising children, caring for family, or simply trying to get through life. Our goal is to develop adult literacy and GED preparation support in a welcoming environment where people can ask questions, build confidence, and work toward their goals without shame.
Programs marked “coming soon” or “planned” are not currently open for enrollment.
We welcome families interested in future programs, professionals interested in partnering, and community members who want to help us build this work.
Whether you are a family, a professional, or a neighbor who wants to help — we would love to hear from you.
