Sprouting Connections

Our Story

The idea for this organization sprouted from the concern our founders Marryann Dobb-Tisera and Colleen Sumner (Wells) had for their children's’ future. Many families face a stressful and unique dilemma as their special needs children grow up. There is a serious lack of programs and services available to young adults as they transition out of traditional education programs. These individuals and families are quite frequently left high and dry when their child turns 21 years old. As these concerns germinated in the back of their minds they decided to bring together a team of educators, therapists, consultants, community leaders, and MOST importantly PARENTS. The founding board of Sprouting Connections is equal parts parents of special needs and highly trained and experienced professionals. Our goal is to raise awareness for this forgotten segment of society, connect families with resources and services they didn’t know were available, as well as run top quality transition programs for young adults. We aim to serve a wide range of special needs and mental health concerns through out the South Jersey area. Our programs will incorporate the knowledge and experience of our multidisciplinary team while having a solid foundation in Evidence Based Treatments and Positive Behavior Supports.