Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Care Lab for?

Caregivers raising neurodivergent and disabled kids across diagnoses and age. 


Is Care Lab just peer support?

No! Care Lab combines social connection and guidance from experienced parent-advocates and professional neuroaffirming service providers. In addition to peer support — which encompasses everything we do — Care Lab offers workshops, meet-ups and disability-affirming resources.

What kinds of conversations come up?

Everything and anything: School advocacy, burnout, wins, parenting guilt and stress, co-regulation, boundaries, identity, grief, perimenopause, self-care, finding moments of ease, and celebrating the joys of raising our kids. 


I’m interested, but what what does it cost?

We believe care should be accessible to everyone. We use a sliding-scale, community-supported pricing structure so cost isn’t a barrier to participation.

Members choose a monthly contribution that reflects their financial reality:

  • $25 per month (Standard)

  • $50 per month (Pay-it-forward)

  • $15 (Subsidized)

Those who are able to contribute at higher levels help make the community more accessible for others. No one is asked to justify their choice.

We trust our members to choose a rate that is sustainable for them, while also valuing the hard work done by the caregiver-led team that operates Care Lab.

Why does Care Lab charge membership dues?

Care Lab is a labor of love — and a social impact business that relies on highly-skilled caregivers to design, build, curate, scale and sustain. Membership dues cover a fraction of the money required to:

  • Keep Care Lab affordable and offer a subsidized rate for caregivers with financial barriers

  • Compensate parent-advocates behind the scenes for their labor and expertise

  • Maintain tech infrastructure that is ad-free and off social media

  • Commission carefully-curated workshops by caregivers and service providers

  • Host monthly in-person gatherings


How do I get the most out of Care Lab?

There’s no one “right” way to participate in Care Lab; in fact, we designed it to meet you exactly as you are, whenever and however you choose to plug in.

You can join our live virtual events (cameras and unmuting always optional), watch workshop recordings on demand, or post, read and listen — whatever feels right for you.

Care Lab is here to support you, not add yet another demand or responsibility to your plate.

Do you work with schools or organizations?

Yes — Care Lab partners with schools and organizations in two ways. We offer:

  • Standalone trainings and workshop series that equip caregivers and train professional staff.

  • Group membership licenses for schools, medical practices, nonprofits, employee assistance programs.

How can I contact you?

Reach out to us anytime by email and we’ll get right back to you.