Our Process

    • Complete our online “Let’s Work Together” Form, found on our website

    • Meet with our team so we can get to know your family

    • Discuss personal preferences, unique needs and developmental goals

    • Discuss the scope of your project, budget and financing options

    • Our Your Home Haven Realtor, Interior Designer, Special Needs Life Planner, Behavior Analyst and Lender will collaborate with your family members to imagine all of your needs and desires for your home. We can also bring in additional YHH vendor partners as needed for a most successful outcome.

    • During the initial collaboration meeting, and based on the scope of your project, we will determine the appropriate professional YHH team members needed to identify and create the home solution that best meets your needs.

    • Each designated team member will schedule a separate meeting with the family to further discuss their needs and to draw up any necessary professional contracts.

    • Meet the immediate needs of the family, including the individual with special needs, and to allow for future growth.

    • Promote and encourage independence. 

    • Provide gradual introductions, changes and transitions.

    • Re-design your current home, purchase a home or build a home creating spaces for every identified need including function, sensory, therapy, and play 

    • Address each family member's needs utilizing the newest technologies and identifying therapeutic supports within the home

    • Enhance self-advocacy through designing home learning environments

    • These solutions can address all family members needs and desires for a perfect home haven

  • In addition to helping you find, purchase, or design the most functional and beautiful home, we can also help you figure out how your home purchase fits into your overall financial, legal and long-term support plan for your individual with a disability. This can include:

    • Navigating government benefits

    • Legal and trust aspects 

    • Tax strategies involved in a home purchase or remodel

    • Connecting families with local services

  • Bask in your new surroundings that nurture comfort, accessibility, joy, and beauty. We know you will enjoy the space for years to come, maximizing the benefits of flexibility and adaptability of the design over time!

Meet the Families

  • a middle eastern family (Indian, Pakistani, etc) with three generations shown and a child that resembles a diagnosis of autism.

    The Atwal Family

    The Atwal family was facing significant challenges in their current home in Henrico, Virginia, particularly as members of the sandwich generation. Their home did not adequately meet the needs of their disabled child, nor was it suitable for their aging parents who would soon be joining them.

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  • African-American family with a child in a wheel chair

    The Smith Family

    Mary Smith, her 14-year-old daughter, Emily, and her 10-year-old son, Jake faced a life-altering challenge when Jake was involved in a severe accident, resulting in physical disabilities that required him to use a wheelchair. As Jake grew, the limitations of their current home became increasingly apparent, making it difficult for him to navigate and fully participate in family activities. 

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  • The Armstrong Family

    The Armstrong family is moving from Dallas, Texas to Richmond, Virginia! Their 25 year old son has autism and lives with them. Mom Regina has been caring for Chase as options were limited in Texas, and they had found a community of like-minded folks to do activities with. With no family in Richmond or the surrounding area, the Armstrongs knew they needed help connecting to resources and creating a space for their son to live, so they reached out to Your Home Haven.

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