We are thrilled to celebrate Raising Harts Founder and Executive Director, Candice Hartford, on being named a 2026 Commonwealth Heroine by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women.

This prestigious recognition honors women who make extraordinary contributions to their communities through leadership, service, and advocacy. Candice's unwavering commitment to creating connection, resources, and hope for families raising autistic children has transformed what began as one mother's search for community into a nonprofit making a meaningful impact across the South Shore and beyond.

Congratulations, Candice, on this well-deserved honor. Your heart, vision, and dedication continue to inspire us every day.

Our Founder, Candice Hartford, was invited to talk about Raising Harts on the South Shore Chamber of Commerce Segment on WATDRadio.

A Massachusetts organization built a safe space for families of neurodivergent children.

Raising Harts will host its 1st Annual "Harts for Autism" Gala at the Black Rock Country Club in Hingham. 

 Candice Hartford and Kaitlyn Litchfield of Raising Harts join the podcast to about the story behind Raising Harts, the community they have created and what it's like to be a parent of a child with Autism. 

Non-profit holds Halloween party for kids with Autism

A Q&A with Candice Hartford: Founder of Raising Harts

Raising Harts, a non-profit started by Cohasset mother Candice Hartford, focuses on connecting neurodiverse children and their parents and siblings with other families who share similar challenges in order to provide support and encouragement to one another, to share resources, and to enjoy a variety of activities within a safe, judgment-free environment.

It all begins Hartford's desire to have safe, inclusive activities for the children and a community for parents with similar experiences led her to launch Raising Harts, a nonprofit that works to connect and empower families with neurodiverse children, in March. an idea.