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Historic Win for Foster Youth and Families: A New Medicaid Benefit Becomes Reality

Historic Win for Foster Youth and Families: A New Medicaid Benefit Becomes Reality

by SNN | Jun 10, 2025 | Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOS ANGELES, CA — Special Needs Network is proud to announce a major policy victory that will change lives across California. Thanks to our leadership and collaboration with state partners, a brand-new Medicaid benefit – the Fee-for-Service...
Hope Amidst Loss: The Sawyer Family’s Journey After the Eaton Fire

Hope Amidst Loss: The Sawyer Family’s Journey After the Eaton Fire

by SNN | Mar 14, 2025 | LA and Altadena Fires, Press Release

When the Eaton Fire tore through Altadena, it left behind a trail of devastation that changed lives overnight. Among those affected was the Sawyer family—Lydia and Tom, their 87-year-old uncle Richard Castañeda, and their three young grandchildren. Their home on Olive...
L.A. and Altadena Fire Victims’ Assistance Centers

L.A. and Altadena Fire Victims’ Assistance Centers

by SNN | Jan 14, 2025 | President's Statement, Press Release

Centers Offering FEMA, SBA, and Financial Resource Assistance In the wake of recent disasters, many individuals and families are struggling to access the resources they need to recover and rebuild. To address this urgent need, the Los Angeles Urban League, Martin...
Special Needs Network’s President and CEO Areva Martin  Offers Support to Families with Disabilities Amid Devastating L.A. County Fires

Special Needs Network’s President and CEO Areva Martin Offers Support to Families with Disabilities Amid Devastating L.A. County Fires

by SNN | Jan 8, 2025 | Press Release, Statement

As Los Angeles County faces one of the most destructive firestorms in recent memory, the Special Needs Network (SNN) is standing with families impacted by the devastation, particularly those in the disability community. With more than 1,000 homes and businesses...
Special Needs Network Launches Campaign to Save FAME Renaissance Building – A Pillar of Economic Justice for Black-Owned Businesses

Special Needs Network Launches Campaign to Save FAME Renaissance Building – A Pillar of Economic Justice for Black-Owned Businesses

by SNN | Nov 22, 2024 | Autism, C.O.R.E., Press Release, Work Opportunity

Developer’s Plan Threatens Eviction of All Tenants, Including Nonprofits Serving Underserved Communities Los Angeles, CA – Special Needs Network, Inc. (SNN) has announced an urgent campaign to purchase LA’s historic FAME Renaissance Building. The...
Special Needs Network Awarded $11 Million  to Expand C.O.R.E. Workforce Development Program

Special Needs Network Awarded $11 Million to Expand C.O.R.E. Workforce Development Program

by SNN | Nov 13, 2024 | Autism Resources, C.O.R.E., Diversity and Inclusion, New Program, Press Release, Uncategorized, Work Opportunity

A Unique Initiative with Top Experts to Drive Equity in Developmental Services MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Los Angeles, CA – The Special Needs Network (SNN) has received an additional $11 million from the California Department of Developmental Disabilities...
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