Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Ferndale, CA

I have over three years caring for an autistic girl now 16 years old. During those three years, I taught her to do her own laundry, fold the laundry, use the microwave, make her lunch for school, prepare her own breakfast, make her own bed, change, take a show and basically be independent.

In my many years of working with youth and teens, I have worked with a broad range of special needs individuals. I have provided respite care as well as daily routine assistance for youth with ASD. I believe patience, kindness, and stability are the things that all youth need.

I have always enjoyed working with children. Throughout high school, I was a martial arts instructor for kids ages 3-15. I babysat for one close friend consecutively for seven years from the time her two children with special needs were newborns. In college, I taught science lessons at elementary school gardens. I've worked in... read more

I worked for Eureka City Schools for 8 years and worked with a wide variety of children with all different needs. Former foster parent. Former childcare provider through Changing Tides.

I ran my own Family Daycare for over 20 years. Entrusted in my care were many special needs children during that time. I take pride in being a very loving and compassionate person. I have been going to school for the past 10 plus years to add different healing and energetic modalities and enhance my knowledge of helping others.... read more