The Huddle for Families

What The Huddle for Families does

The Huddle for Families is a Canadian nonprofit founded in January 2024 by Jacqui Robbins, delivering free online support to parents and caregivers of children with behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges. Its services comprise 1:1 coaching sessions via Zoom, small-group "Huddles" of 4-5 parents, a content library of blog articles, downloadable PDF templates (Student Snapshot and Sample Safety Plan), and an anonymous question submission flow. All programs are free to families with no waitlist, no membership, and no diagnosis required; the organization is funded entirely by individual donations and is in the process of securing Canadian charitable status and US 501(c)(3) status.

The technology stack is intentionally lightweight: a Squarespace-hosted marketing and content website, Calendly and Cal.com for booking, Zoom for live sessions, and Google Forms for anonymous Q&A intake. There is no proprietary platform, no app, and no AI/ML components; service delivery is fully human-mediated and depends on the founder's combined professional and lived-experience credentials.

The business model is a donation-funded freemium: zero direct revenue from beneficiaries, with a suggested donation of CAD $100 from families who can afford it to sustain operations. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on organic social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), a monthly email newsletter, and word-of-mouth referrals from schools, camps, developmental pediatricians, occupational therapists, and parent groups. The geographic footprint is online and global, with formal incorporation in Canada and expansion intent signaled through the US 501(c)(3) application.

Name

The Huddle for Families

Legal name

The Huddle for Families

Website

https://thehuddleforfamilies.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Huddle for Families is a Canadian nonprofit founded in 2024 that provides free online 1:1 coaching, group Huddles, blog articles, and downloadable resources to parents and caregivers of children with behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges, funded entirely by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family and Parenting Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Visiting & Parent Coaching Programs (EDACALAC), Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), Parent Mental Health, Stress Management & Wellness Programs (EDACALAJ)

Keywords

• Parent coaching services
• Family support programs
• Child behavior resources
• Caregiver education workshops
• Special needs parenting support

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The Huddle for Families is a registered charity funded entirely by donations from individuals. All programs are provided free of charge to families. The organization is incorporated as a nonprofit in Canada and has applied for official Canadian charitable status (and US 501(c)3 status). Donations are tax-deductible for Canadian taxpayers (BN#77605 2821 RR0001). Online donations are processed through secure third-party payment processors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Huddle for Families provides free online 1:1 coaching sessions, small group Huddles (workshops) for 4-5 parents, a library of blog articles and downloadable PDF templates (Student Snapshot, Sample Safety Plan), and an anonymous question submission service. All programs are delivered online via Zoom, with scheduling through Calendly, and are targeted at parents and caregivers of children with behavioral, emotional, or developmental challenges including neurodivergence, anxiety, ADHD, autism, sensory challenges, and depression.

Product overview

The Huddle for Families operates as a single integrated nonprofit support platform offering multiple service channels: private 1:1 coaching sessions via Zoom for individualized family support; group Huddles connecting 4-5 parents in facilitated workshops; a comprehensive blog library with articles on behavior, anxiety, ADHD, sensory challenges, and school advocacy; downloadable PDF resources including Student Snapshot and Safety Plan templates; anonymous question submission; and weekly open Office Hours. All programs are free, online, and require no diagnosis or membership. The organization is led by Jacqui Robbins, Director, who has a Master's in Child Development, 25+ years as a special educator, and 22+ years as a parent of children with diagnoses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 1:1 Coaching Sessions Private 50-minute Zoom coaching sessions with founder and Director Jacqui Robbins, offering personalized support for parents including problem-solving child challenges, school advocacy, diagnosis understanding, IEP/504/behavior plan assistance, and safety plan creation. All sessions are free and booked via Calendly with no waitlist or fees.
• Huddles (Group Workshops) Small group workshops (4-5 parents) for free 50-minute Zoom sessions where participants share experiences, problem-solve together, and receive guidance from facilitators with lived experience and professional expertise. Topics include transitions, school struggles, anxiety, and general support.
• Blog Articles and Resources A library of articles, ideas, and practical advice covering topics including behavior understanding, anxiety, ADHD, sensory challenges, school advocacy, IEPs, safety plans, depression, communication, transitions, and parenting strategies. Available anonymously without paywall or registration.
• Downloadable PDF Templates (Student Snapshot, Sample Safety Plan) PDF templates including a Student Snapshot for communicating child support needs to school staff, and a Sample Safety Plan template for creating individualized school safety plans with specific triggers, strategies, and intervention stages. Available for free download without registration.
• Office Hours Free weekly open coaching sessions (Wednesday afternoons) available to anyone wanting to discuss challenges, open to all without appointment restrictions. Delivered via Zoom by Jacqui Robbins.

Quantifiable outcome

• All programs are free — no family should have to do this alone

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Parent groups, day camps, and other nonprofit organizationsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024The Huddle for Families has worked with parent groups, day camps, and other nonprofit organizations to help them create inclusive, effective spaces for all children, especially those who struggle. The organization is actively seeking more partnerships with nonprofits, schools, and hospitals to serve their clients and help make their spaces more inclusive.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Healthy Families America: Evidence-based home-visiting program for new parents facing stress, with accreditation through Prevent Child Abuse America. Broad incumbent — overlaps on free, voluntary parent coaching via trained home visitors, though more focused on prenatal-to-3 and child welfare than school-age neurodivergence.
• Autism Speaks: Large autism-focused nonprofit offering free resource guides, tool kits, and family support services. Broad incumbent — directly overlapping audience (parents of autistic children) and free resource delivery, but operating at a vastly larger scale with broader advocacy and research mandate.
• The Arc: National organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Broad incumbent — comparable family-support mission and free resource model, but with a much larger advocacy and chapter network.
• Zero to Three: Established national nonprofit focused on early childhood development, with extensive parent-facing resources and training. Broad incumbent — overlaps on parent coaching, developmental expertise, and content-driven delivery, but operates at national scale with broader scope and policy advocacy.

Direct peers

• Understood: Major nonprofit providing free, expert-vetted resources and support for parents of children with learning and attention issues (ADHD, dyslexia, etc.). Direct peer — overlapping mission, free digital delivery, parent-focused, and similar content/community model, though at vastly larger scale.
• PACER Center: Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights; provides free training, resources, and individual assistance to parents of children with disabilities, including IEP/504 advocacy. Direct peer — strong overlap with Huddle's school advocacy, safety planning, and parent education functions.
• AANE (Aspect Autism Network): Nonprofit providing information, support, and community for individuals with autism and their families, including parent coaching and groups. Direct peer — comparable lived-experience-informed family support, community model, and free programming for parents of neurodivergent children.
• ParentChild+: National nonprofit delivering home-visiting and parent-mediated early childhood programs for families facing adversity. Direct peer on parent coaching/home-visiting service model and target population of caregivers needing free developmental support.
• Hands & Voices: Nonprofit dedicated to supporting families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing through parent-driven guidance, advocacy, and community. Direct peer on parent-driven, lived-experience-led family support model, though focused on hearing differences rather than behavioral/neurodivergent challenges.
• CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD): National nonprofit offering education, advocacy, and support for individuals and families affected by ADHD. Direct peer — overlapping caregiver support, free resources, parent training, and advocacy focus that intersects directly with Huddle's school-advocacy and ADHD-related offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thehuddleforfamilies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thehuddleforfamilies
• Instagraminstagram.com/thehuddleforfamilies

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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