Yeshua’s Sanctuary Brings Autism Services and a Nonprofit K-12 School to Coral Springs

August 3, 2026 • By Ryan Yousefi
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Yeshua’s Sanctuary has opened two new offices in Coral Springs, offering ABA therapy, autism services, and a nonprofit K-12 school designed to support children with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Maria Luz Hernandez, known as “Luz”, founded Yeshua’s Sanctuary in honor of her neurodivergent son, Yeshua, after struggling to find services that fully embraced children like him.

“Yeshua’s Sanctuary was founded based on Luz’s firsthand experiences with the challenges of finding services that truly embraced and celebrated neurodivergent children,” Brianna Vella, Director of Operations, told Coral Springs Talk. “Yeshua inspired Luz to create a place where children are respected for who they are, where learning is individualized, and where families feel genuinely supported.”

Rather than focusing solely on behavioral goals, Mrs. Vella said the organization’s philosophy centers on helping children succeed while celebrating their individuality.

“Rather than focusing on making children fit into the world, our mission is to provide them with the tools, confidence, and support they need to thrive while honoring their individuality,” Vella said.

The facility combines educational services with therapeutic programs under one roof.

Its nonprofit K-12 learning center offers individualized instruction in small classroom settings tailored for students with autism and related disabilities. Each classroom is supported by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and incorporates individualized learning plans, sensory supports, visual schedules, movement breaks, and evidence-based teaching strategies.

In addition to its school, the center provides ABA therapy in the clinic, at home, in schools, and throughout the community. Other services include speech, occupational and physical therapy, behavioral assessments, parent training, early intervention, social skills instruction, and individualized treatment plans.

The learning center serves students in kindergarten through 12th grade, while therapy services are available for individuals from about 2 years old through adulthood.

“What makes Yeshua’s Sanctuary unique is that we combine high-quality education and therapy under one roof while maintaining a child-centered, family-focused philosophy,” Mrs. Vella said. “We prioritize dignity, compassion, play-based learning, and individualized instruction rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.”

Families may use Step Up For Students scholarships for educational services. For ABA therapy, the center is currently in-network with Cigna and Aetna and is completing credentialing with Medicaid and Tricare East. Staff also assist families in exploring additional funding opportunities and scholarship programs.

“The response from the Coral Springs community has been overwhelmingly positive,” she said. “Families have expressed excitement about having a place where education and therapeutic services are available together in one location.”

Yeshua’s Sanctuary is currently accepting enrollment for both its K-12 learning center and ABA therapy programs.

“We believe every child deserves an environment where they are celebrated, supported, and empowered to reach their fullest potential,” Mrs. Vella said. “Families interested in learning more are encouraged to schedule a personal tour of our facility, meet our team, and explore how we can support their child’s educational and developmental journey.”

Families interested in scheduling a tour or learning more can contact Yeshua’s Sanctuary at (754) 229-6222 or by email at info@yeshuassanctuary.com, or visit their website at Yeshua’s Sanctuary. Instagram page at Yeshua’s Sanctuary and their Facebook page. 

Yeshua’s Sanctuary is located at 1700 North University Drive, Suite 200 and 220.

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Ryan Yousefi

Ryan Yousefi
Ryan Yousefi has lived in Coral Springs for over 30 years. He has worked as a writer for multiple outlets over the years, including the Miami New Times where he has covered sports and culture since 2013. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Business Healthcare Management from Western Governors University.

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