Functional Friends

03/03/2026

Did you know you may be able to use your out-of-network benefits for services here at Functional Friends?

A superbill is a detailed receipt that families can submit directly to their insurance company for possible reimbursement. We provide the documentation — you submit it to your insurance.

This can open the door for more families to access private therapy and support. 💛

Have questions about how it works? Message us! We are happy to walk you through it.

02/26/2026

Big news!!! 🎉

We are officially NOW ACCEPTING MEDICAID at Functional Friends Therapy!

We are so excited to open our doors to more families and make therapy services more accessible in our community.

If you’ve been waiting for this — this is your sign 🤍

✨ We currently have therapy spots available!
Click the link in the comments to get started today!

02/23/2026

Week TWO of Social Groups is officially underway at Functional Friends! 🎉

02/20/2026

✨ IMPORTANT UPDATE: A Night Under the Stars now has an expanded age range! ✨

Because of the incredible excitement and community response to this event, we’re happy to share that we’ve expanded the age range to include teens and young adults aged 14–30 years old!

We worked closely with our venue to make this possible while ensuring a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for everyone attending. Age 30 is the maximum age allowed for this event based on our venue’s guidelines, and each participant will be paired with a dedicated volunteer to help make the evening fun, comfortable, and safe from start to finish.

This expansion allows us to include even more individuals who are looking for a special night out filled with music, inclusion, and celebration. Our goal has always been to create meaningful opportunities for connection, and we’re thrilled to welcome more of our community to share in this unforgettable evening.

🔗 to purchase tickets in the comments! Act fast! 🏃🏻‍♀️This event is already HALFWAY to sold out! 🎟️

We can’t wait to see everyone out on the dance floor! 💙🌙

02/17/2026

Social groups start TODAY and we are so excited to welcome everyone back! There's something so special about watching friendships grow. We can't wait to see you!

02/12/2026

✨ Meet the Founders ✨

Brooke Malott and Ashley Holland are both occupational therapists who saw something missing in our community — and felt called to do something about it. What began as a private practice offering occupational and speech therapy quickly revealed a much bigger need beyond the therapy room.

Through their work with children and families, they witnessed firsthand the isolation so many kids with special needs experience when it comes to social connection. That realization is what led to the creation of Functional Friends Foundation.

Our mission is simple but powerful: to create meaningful, inclusive social opportunities for children with special needs — experiences that are often hard to access or don’t exist at all. Functional Friends not only removes social barriers, but also breaks down financial ones by offering skill based programs at no cost to families, because every child deserves connection, friendship, and a place to belong.

We are incredibly grateful for how far both the private practice and the foundation have already come, and we are so excited for the future ahead and the impact this work can continue to have in our community!

02/03/2026

GIVEAWAY CLOSED - Tickets Claimed!
🎉 TICKET GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎉

We’re thrilled to share that a generous private donor has sponsored 8 prom tickets for our upcoming Night Under the Stars Inclusive Prom — and we’re giving them away to our community! 🌙✨

Each winner will receive one free prom ticket to experience this magical, inclusive night of dancing, music, and memories.

👉 To enter for a chance to win:
✔️ Like this post
✔️ Share this post
✔️ Comment who you’d like to gift the ticket to

Giveaway ends at 12 PM on Friday, February 6th! Winners will be chosen at random.

This is a drop off event, each participant will be paired with a volunteer to provide support throughout the evening.

We can’t wait to see everyone on our dance floor under the stars! 💙💫

For more information about this event, 🔗 in comments!

01/25/2026

Snowed in today… but dreaming of dancing under the stars ✨

Our Inclusive Prom for teens with special needs is coming up, and we’re so excited to create a night filled with music, dancing, and magical memories.

🎟️ Tickets are limited and available now! If you’ve been thinking about it, we’d love for you to grab yours today.

This is a drop-off event for teens, and participants are more than welcome (and encouraged!) to bring a date or buddy to share the experience with. 💙 If they don’t have one, we will have a volunteer waiting to share the evening with them when they arrive!

Every ticket sold helps make this night possible and ensures we can provide a safe, welcoming, and sensory-friendly prom experience.

🎟️🔗 Grab your tickets in the comment section!

Let’s trade snowflakes for starlight. ✨

01/23/2026

✨ The wait is almost over ✨

After so many requests and months of behind-the-scenes work, the time you’ve been waiting for is finally here. We will soon be accepting Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and TRICARE!

🎉 Join our insurance waitlist now to be the first to know when spots open. Link in the comments!

01/20/2026

✨We are thrilled to announce that we are hosting our first ever INCLUSIVE PROM!✨

🔗 Link in comments to buy tickets 🎟️ , see volunteer opportunities, and for more info on how you can support this event! 💙

We can’t wait to see you on our dance floor under the stars! 🌙 ⭐️

Prom 2026 – A Night Under The Stars ✨ This is an inclusive, sensory friendly prom for teens with special needs aged 14-22! Tickets are required for entry.

01/17/2026

🎉 It’s time! Registration is officially open for all 4 of our social groups! 🙌🏼

A reminder that due to high demand, a spot in our groups is not guaranteed. If the group you are registering for is full, we will add your child to our waitlist and reach out once a spot becomes available. 🤍

🔗 Link is in the comments!

01/16/2026

⏰ Set your alarms! Registration opens at 9am tomorrow!

🤍Link to register is in the comments!