Family Hope Center building exterior in Markhiya, Doha
About Us

Who We Are

Family Hope Center supports children, adolescents and adults with social, mental and physical challenges. We work with families across Qatar who need specialist help for individuals with special needs.

Our Vision

Empowering Families

We work alongside parents to help their children grow and build independence, while easing the pressures families face day to day. Our goal is to connect families with the right treatments and reduce the isolation that can come with raising a child with special needs.

Family Hope Center classroom in Markhiya Doha
What We Do

Our Approach

Provide on-site therapeutic services including speech therapy, occupational therapy, ABA, psychology, and special education.

Facilitate networking among families of children with special needs through the Parents of Special Needs Qatar group.

Maintain a resource website for parents and professionals seeking information and support.

Conduct community advocacy to raise awareness about disabilities and inclusion in Qatar.

Conditions We Support

Who We Help

We can help with the following conditions:

Autism Spectrum DisorderDown SyndromeCerebral PalsyHearing ImpairmentLearning DisabilitiesDwarfismDeaf-BlindnessLeukodystrophyMultiple SclerosisDyggve-Melchior-Clausen SyndromePrader-Willi SyndromeSchaaf-Yang Syndromeamong other conditions.
INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION

Internationally Accredited

Family Hope Center is accredited by IBCCES, a global credentialing body for autism and special needs training. Our staff completed the training and met the standards behind all three credentials, valid through April 2030.

  • IBCCES Certified Autism Center seal awarded to Family Hope Center Markhiya Doha
    CAC

    Certified Autism Center™

    Awarded to centers whose staff completed autism training through IBCCES and met its certification standards. Your child is seen by people trained in autism support.

    Credential
    CAC26734889
    Valid through
    Verify on the IBCCES registry
  • IBCCES Down Syndrome Center of Excellence seal awarded to Family Hope Center Markhiya Doha
    DSCE

    Down Syndrome Center of Excellence™

    Awarded to centers whose staff completed Down syndrome training through IBCCES and met its standards for supporting children with Down syndrome.

    Credential
    DSCE26156349
    Valid through
    Verify on the IBCCES registry
  • IBCCES Accreditation for Comprehensive Student Wellbeing seal awarded to Family Hope Center Markhiya Doha
    ACSW

    Accreditation for Comprehensive Student Wellbeing™

    Awarded to organizations whose staff completed autism, mental health, and student wellbeing training and met the certification requirements that support positive outcomes for students.

    Credential
    ACSW26146028
    Valid through
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Admissions

Admissions Open for 2026-2027

We are now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. Required documents include medical reports, passport copies, QID documentation, photographs, vaccination book, and previous center reports.

Get In Touch

Ready to start your child's story with us?

Book a free assessment with our team. We respond within 2 to 3 business days.