We seek to help individuals with ASD and their families thrive.
Holistic, family-centered behavioral health care for children, teenagers, and young adults across the Twin Cities metro.
A trusted behavioral health provider in Minnesota
Caring Hands Autism Center is a trusted behavioral health care provider in Minnesota. We offer a wide range of holistic and family-centered services designed to help children, teenagers, and young adults with ASD and their families manage social interactions and situations more easily. We serve clients aged 18 months to 21 years old.
Founded in January 2022 and led by three co-owners, our center is staffed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Qualified Supervising Professionals (QSPs), and trained Level I and Level II EIDBI providers.
Credentialed clinicians
BCBAs & QSPs oversee every treatment plan.
Multilingual by design
Interpreters available whenever a family needs one.
Filling the gap in support for learning, social & emotional needs
Caring Hands seeks to fill the gap and support the learning needs of children with ASD and related disorders. We aim to provide a learning environment in which individuals can thrive socially and emotionally. Our collaborative team of professionals is trained to provide education and support in developing individualized interventions for children and their families.
A leading behavioral health provider in Minnesota
Caring Hands Autism Center's vision is to become one of the leading behavioral health providers in Minnesota, preferred by our clients for our expert and reliable services.
The values behind every care plan
Six commitments that shape how our team works with children, families, and each other.
Family-Centered Care
We partner with families as active participants in the treatment process, not just observers.
Cultural Responsiveness
Services that are culturally and linguistically responsive to the needs, values, and backgrounds of each family. Our team reflects the communities we serve.
Individualized Treatment
No two children are the same. Every client receives a care plan tailored to their specific strengths, challenges, and goals.
Dignity & Respect
Every child and family is treated with the highest degree of dignity, compassion, and professionalism.
Ethical Integrity
We adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards, consistent with Minnesota DHS requirements, HIPAA, and applicable licensing boards.
Continuous Improvement
Our team is committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.
Meet the team behind Caring Hands
The behavioral health professionals you can entrust with your loved ones. Every member of our team underwent thorough background and reference checks to verify their qualifications and experience.
Najma M. Jama
Founding member of Caring Hands Autism Center. Najma has a background in business and public administration, and brings strong leadership and community engagement experience to the organization.
Mohamed A. Moalin-Aden
Mohamed holds a Master's degree in Public Administration and brings over 20 years of experience in social services and healthcare management. He also founded the Good Governance and Peace Advocacy Research Center.
Abdirahman Abdullahi
Abdirahman holds a Bachelor's degree in Physiology and a Master's degree in Data Science. He has hands-on direct care experience as a Level I EIDBI provider and oversees the day-to-day operational systems of the center.
Our clinical team includes Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Qualified Supervising Professionals (QSPs), and trained Level I and Level II EIDBI providers.
How we deliver care
The methods that keep treatment consistent, clinically sound, and grounded in your family's life.
Individualized Treatment Plans (ITPs)
Every client receives a comprehensive, goals-based treatment plan developed and overseen by a QSP or BCBA, tailored to the child's unique profile.
Observation & Direction (O&D)
A clinical supervision model where QSPs and senior providers actively observe and guide front-line staff to maintain treatment fidelity and quality.
Parent & caregiver training
We actively involve parents and caregivers in treatment, providing training and coaching so families can support their child's progress at home.
Coordinated care conferences
We coordinate with schools, waiver programs, and medical teams to ensure a cohesive support network around each child.
Resources & support
Trusted organisations that can help you understand autism, child development, and the support available to your family.
- National Institute of Mental Healthwww.nimh.nih.gov
- Administration for Children and Familieswww.acf.hhs.gov
- MentalHealth.govwww.mentalhealth.gov
- American Psychological Associationwww.apa.org
- Child Development Resource Centerwww.cdrc4info.org
- Child Care Resource Centerwww.ccrcla.org
We also help families access the Minnesota DHS guidebook Navigating Autism Supports and Services, available in English, Hmong, Somali, and Spanish.
Want to learn more about us?
If you want to learn more about Caring Hands Autism Center, please don't hesitate to send us a message.