The Hope Source

Nineteen years ago, we were founded on family guidance, symbolized by two halves of a heart coming together.

Thirteen years ago, we planted a new seed in education. Roots spread, our reach expanded, and that same connection stayed at the center of everything we built.

And through every year, we have learned one thing. We pivot.

We have pivoted to fill gaps when systems left families behind.
We have pivoted through funding cuts that threatened the children who needed us most.
We have pivoted to stand firm in a field where we chose to do things differently.
We have pivoted to protect hope and continue growing through every challenge.

After one of our most difficult years, we knew it was time for a symbol that truly reflects who we are today.

We are embracing our dragonfly.

The dragonfly does not just survive change. It masters it. It moves with intention, adapts quickly, and still finds its way to still water.

It represents transformation rooted in strength and resilience.
New partnerships.
New communities.
New ways to serve families who deserve nothing less than our best.

Our name has not changed.
Our mission has not changed.
But we are growing in ways we could have never imagined 19 years ago.

The ultimate Purpose Project.

Visit asdhopesource.com to explore updates on our programs, partnerships, and everything we have going on at The Hope Source! 💚💜

🌱✨ Purpose Project Recap: Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources ✨🌽

We just wrapped up our March–April Purpose Project, where clients explored Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources with a focus on Indiana! Through hands-on Engagement Stations, clients built foundational knowledge and meaningful connections to real-world systems.

To bring their learning to life, each client created a recycled sculpture tied to a self-selected topic and driving question, combining creativity, sustainability, and research.

We loved seeing their ideas come to life and the pride they took in their work 🌎💚

April is for Autism! 💜💚

We stand proudly behind the mission of awareness, acceptance, admiration, appreciation, and advocacy.

This month (and every month), we invite you to:

✨ Amplify Autistic voices and stories

✨ Foster empathy, connection, and understanding

✨ Advocate for inclusion in every space

Let’s continue building a world that truly sees, values, and supports neurodiversity🪴

On World Behavior Analysis Day, we celebrate the power of understanding behavior to create meaningful, trauma-responsive support 💜

At The Hope Source, we prioritize trust, emotional well-being, and real-world skill development. These key factors support individuals to feel safe, understood, and empowered.

A huge thank you to our incredible Behavior Analysts and RBTs who bring compassion, expertise, and dedication to this work every day. You are truly changing lives.

The future of ABA is ethical, compassionate, and empowering and we’re proud to be part of it! 💜💚

✨ “Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” -Dr. Seuss

We had a Seuss-tastic time celebrating Spirit Week! 🎩📚 From silly fun to meaningful learning, our week was full of creativity, laughter, and big personalities shining bright.

We even used The Lorax to wrap up our exploration of business, administration, and finance, reminding us to think about responsibility and the impact of our choices. 🌎🌱

Now we’re turning the page to our next Purpose Project theme: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources! 🌽🚜🍎 We can’t wait to dig into how these systems support our communities and the world around us.

Stay tuned for all the hands-on learning ahead!

Not your average lemonade stand! 💸

For the last six weeks, our Lab clients turned their interests into real businesses—practicing counting money, budgeting, and discovering the magic of entrepreneurship along the way.

With the help of our amazing techs, every shop was filled with smiles, creativity, and proud young business owners.

We weren’t just selling products—we were building confidence, learning real-world skills, and growing a whole village of dreams. 💜✨

The Hope Source & DMA will be opening on time. Please give yourself time and drive with caution!

Dr. Seuss Spirit Week Reminder!

Break out your stripes, silly socks, and crazy hair we can’t wait to see your Seuss-tastic spirit! ❤️🤍

Note: this is for families not enrolled in public school.

The Indiana Education Scholarship Account program applications are opening soon! Learn more and apply here once applications open: https://www.in.gov/doe/eoq/esa/

HopeTank: Business, Administration & Finance Exploration! 💼✨

Our clients dove into this Purpose Project that blends creativity, branding, and real‑world business skills. They were step into the world of merch design creating custom THS/DMA apparel concepts and even drafting a life‑sized posterboard design!

From brainstorming brand‑aligned visuals to bringing their ideas to life, this hands‑on project gave our clients the chance to practice decision‑making, collaboration, and creative expression… all while producing something tangible they can be proud of.

We’re excited to share this update from Dynamic Minds Academy as we work to expand innovative, therapeutic education services to the south side!
While we continue preparing the new location, our team has already made incredible progress and now we’re asking for community support.

How can you help?
Join Dynamic Minds for their public hearing for the Dynamic Minds Academy–South charter:
📅 Wednesday, March 4th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Trustees Dining Hall, Schwitzer Student Center
University of Indianapolis — 1400 Campus Drive

Your voice and support can help bring higher quality, autism focused services to southern Marion County. 💚💜

Indianapolis Public Schools will sell the former Raymond Brandes School 65 building to Dynamic Minds Academy for $1. The charter school currently has a waitlist of about 160 students. A charter school that focuses on students with autism is expanding. Here’s how.