ABOUT US
Our Vision
A community where hope and inclusion are cultivated, embraced, and shared.
In 1984, Carole Soucaze, a passionate speech therapist, founded High Hopes with the help of three dedicated families. Together, they recognized a gap in local preschools where the unique needs of children with disabilities weren’t being met. Their vision was to create an inclusive, play-based, family-centered therapeutic school where children of all abilities could thrive academically and therapeutically, side by side with their peers.
This vision became reality at High Hopes, and today, we continue to embrace that same inclusive, nurturing environment, empowering children to learn, grow, and build a strong foundation for lifelong success.
Our Story
Our Values
Integrity
Heart
Work/Life Balance
Professionalism
Excellence
At High Hopes, we lead with integrity, being truthful and ethical in every decision we make for our children, families, and each other. We show heart as we take a child-first approach exhibiting love and compassion while nurturing growth. Work/life balance allows us to bring our best selves to work every day, demonstrating professionalism and excellence in all we do for every child.
Testimonials
"Before High Hopes, our son struggled to walk and talk. Not only is he walking better, he is climbing on EVERYTHING. He also has gone from a quiet whisper to speaking with boldness and confidence! High Hopes is more than a place for therapy or school. It is a place where transformation happens. We couldn't be more thankful for our family and High Hopes!"
- High Hopes Family
"AP Live operates with the goal of being the premier provider of what we do. We believe that High Hopes is the premier provider for kids in our community that may or may not be differently abled, as well as their families. We are so thankful for High Hopes both personally, and for all they do to help make our families and community a better, more inclusive place to live, work and play."
- Tom Atema Jr., Owner & CEO, AP-Live
"My family and I donate to High Hopes because they provide loving support to children and families in our community. My daughter has a rare genetic disorder that delayed her eating, moving, and communicating. The success of feeding therapy helped keep her from needing a G-tube. She now eats all her favorite foods: hummus, broccoli, popcorn, and chicken! She has also been in physical therapy at High Hopes since she was six months old. Thanks to all her therapists’ hard work and getting her the equipment she needs, she now can pull herself to stand, walk with assistance, and run on her knees. Without High Hopes my daughter would not be where she is today."
- High Hopes Parent and Donor