Because every child deserves to belong

A caring place, where every child belongs.

Five Pillars Social Services Inc. is building a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where children affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sickle Cell Anemia can receive the medical care, therapy, education, and social inclusion they deserve.

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Our purpose

Our vision is simple, but powerful: every child deserves to belong.

We envision a world where every child affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder or Sickle Cell Anemia is embraced with understanding, supported with quality care, and given an equal opportunity to live a healthy, fulfilling, and meaningful life.

Understanding the conditions

A well-informed community is the foundation of meaningful support.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person communicates, behaves, and relates to the world. Children with autism may experience challenges with spoken language, social interaction, routines, and sensory stimuli such as sound, light, or touch.

About 1 in 31 children aged 8 in the U.S. are identified with autism.
In New York, approximately 1 in 41 children are diagnosed.
Autism is more common in boys and is often diagnosed by age 8.

Autism is not a disease, is not contagious, and does not mean a child is broken. It means the brain is wired differently.

Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA)

Sickle Cell Anemia is an inherited blood disorder present from birth. Red blood cells become rigid and crescent-shaped, making it harder for blood to flow freely. This can cause severe pain crises, chronic fatigue, frequent illness, and the need for ongoing specialized medical care.

Sickle cell disease affects about 100,000 people in the U.S.
It occurs in about 1 out of every 365 Black or African American births.
New York has one of the highest estimated burdens, with thousands of cases statewide.

Sickle Cell Anemia is inherited, not contagious, and with consistent care, children can live longer, healthier lives.

Autism 1 in 31

U.S. children aged 8 identified with autism.

Sickle Cell Disease 100,000

People affected nationwide.

New York Impact Tens of thousands

Families need robust healthcare and support systems.

Mission and values

Compassionate support, advocacy, and life-enriching programs.

Our mission is to provide support for children living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sickle Cell Anemia while empowering families and building inclusive communities where every child can truly thrive.

Care

Every child receives genuine, personalized attention.

Inclusion

We build environments where no child is left on the outside.

Advocacy

We champion the rights and dignity of every child we serve.

Empowerment

We equip children and families with tools for independence.

Hope

We believe in possibility, even in the most difficult circumstances.

Our objectives

Clear goals for care, dignity, and long-term family support.

Establish a fully equipped residential care facility for children with ASD and SCA.

Provide access to qualified medical professionals, therapists, and specialist educators.

Offer individualized education programs and life skills training tailored to each child.

Reduce stigma through community outreach and public awareness initiatives.

Support families who lack the resources or capacity to provide adequate care alone.

Restore dignity and hope to children and families who need specialized support.

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What we do

Comprehensive services across five core areas.

Medical Care

Routine health monitoring, preventive care, emergency response for sickle cell episodes, and access to physicians, nurses, specialists, and authorized medications.

Therapy & Developmental Support

ABA and behavioral therapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and sensory integration programs.

Specialized Education

Individualized Special Education Programs, skill acquisition, vocational training, and structured learning environments.

Residential Care

Safe, comfortable, supervised housing, medically appropriate meals, and structured daily routines that promote wellbeing.

Family Support & Outreach

Counselling, emotional support, caregiver training, capacity-building workshops, and awareness campaigns.

Who we serve

Focused on vulnerable and underserved children and families.

Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder Children living with Sickle Cell Anemia Families without adequate specialized care resources Vulnerable and underserved households Caregivers seeking guidance, dignity, and hope

Children we support

Real moments of learning, patience, play, and belonging.

Young children with autism playing with puzzles together — **Inclusive play** Shared spaces where children learn patience, communication, and belonging.

Mother playing with her autistic son using toys — **Family support** Tools and guidance for caregivers at home and in the community.

Child playing with construction blocks in a kindergarten setting — **Skill building** Play-based learning that supports focus, coordination, and independence.

Two young boys playing together with a toy construction set — **Social connection** Moments that help children interact, cooperate, and feel welcomed.

Child holding a heart-shaped autism awareness card — **Autism advocacy** Awareness that encourages acceptance, understanding, and dignity.

Close-up portrait of a child with autism awareness puzzle pieces — **Seen and understood** Every child deserves to be known beyond a diagnosis.

Care approach

Consistent, specialized support that meets children where they are.

Assess

Understand each child's medical, developmental, educational, and family needs.

Plan

Create individualized support plans shaped around strengths, risks, routines, and goals.

Serve

Deliver coordinated care through medical support, therapy, education, residential routines, and family guidance.

Review

Monitor progress, listen to families, and adjust services so support remains meaningful and effective.

Why this matters

Both conditions require consistent, specialized, and often expensive care.

Too many families with the greatest need have the least access. Children are misunderstood, stigmatized, or left without adequate medical or developmental intervention. Five Pillars is designed to close that gap with compassionate, structured, and inclusive support.

Care. Inclusion. Advocacy. Empowerment. Hope.

Give care forward

Your donation helps children receive care, therapy, education, and belonging.

Contributions support medical resources, therapy materials, specialized education, family outreach, and the structured care children with ASD and SCA need to thrive.

Reach out

Start a conversation with Five Pillars.

Whether you are a parent, caregiver, educator, donor, or community partner, share what you need and we will respond with care.

lola.k@fivepillarsssinc.org 15 Lakeside Drive, Roosevelt, NY 11575