Free Protection Assessment

If something happens to you
tomorrow — does your child's
world survive?

Fewer than half of special needs families have a plan in place. No trust. No Letter of Intent. No successor guardian. First Light helps you close every gap.

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The question that never goes away

WhathappenstomychildwhenI'mgone?

It's the thought that wakes you at 3 AM. The fear you carry in every doctor's appointment, every school meeting, every quiet moment. Will she be loved the way I love her? Will he be safe? Will anyone know that he needs his blanket folded a certain way, or that she gets scared when it rains?

You tell yourself you'll get to the trust paperwork. You'll write the Letter of Intent eventually. You'll figure out guardianship. But the days keep passing, and the weight of everything else — the therapies, the IEPs, the daily battles — pushes the future planning to "someday."

The reality: A University of Illinois study found that fewer than half of special needs parents have any plan for their child's future care. More than 1 in 10 have taken none of the 11 critical planning steps. Without a plan, adults with disabilities are significantly more likely to be placed in institutional settings when a parent dies.

First Light exists so that "someday" becomes today.

<50%

Of families have any future care plan

94%

Of special needs parents report emotional distress

40%

Experience financial burden from their child's care

Comprehensive protection platforms exist

Free Assessment — 2 Minutes

How protected is your
child's future?

Most families score lower than they expect. Take the assessment to see where you stand — and get a personalized roadmap to close the gaps.

The Protection Score Assessment

8 questions covering the areas that matter most: legal protection, financial security, and continuity of care. No sign-up required.

Legal gaps in your plan

Financial vulnerabilities

Documentation blind spots

The Solution

Every gap closed.
Every fear addressed.

First Light is the first platform that walks you through every protection your child needs — trusts, guardianship, insurance, ABLE accounts, Letter of Intent, and more — with step-by-step guidance designed for families, not attorneys.

Our 6-pillar Secure Path System covers financial security, legal protection, care continuity, and daily navigation — so nothing falls through the cracks.

The Secure Path System

Six pillars.
Every angle covered.

From financial protection to daily navigation — our framework ensures nothing is left to chance in your child's future.

Core

Protection

Secure your future

Special needs trusts, ABLE accounts, guardianship planning, and financial security tools to protect your child's future.

Core

Continuity

Plan for every stage

Letter of Intent, successor guardian prep, and lifespan transition support so your child is known and cared for — always.

Orientation

Find your footing

Post-diagnosis calm and first steps. We meet you in the chaos and help you breathe.

Foundation

Build your base

Documents, care binders, and the essential toolkit every family needs from day one.

Navigation

Know what's next

Step-by-step pathways, IEP scripts, checklists, and expert guidance by age and need.

Support

Find your people

Community, peer matching, respite care coordination, and the village you deserve.

Where are you on your journey?

Two paths. One destination.

Just got a diagnosis?

You're overwhelmed, and that's okay. We'll guide you through the first 72 hours with a clear, calm plan — what to do, who to call, and how to breathe.

Post-diagnosis survival guide

First steps checklist by diagnosis

Care binder setup

Rights & benefits overview

Planning for the future?

You know the fear. Now it's time to act. We'll help you build a complete protection plan — financial, legal, and personal — step by step.

Protection Score assessment

Special Needs Trust guidance

Letter of Intent builder

Guardianship & ABLE planning

The Founder's Story

"I built the protection
I wish I had."

As a special needs parent, I know the fear that never goes away. The 3 AM thoughts about what happens when I'm gone. The guilt of not having a plan. The overwhelm of not knowing where to start.

I created First Light so that every family can protect their child's future — without needing a law degree or a financial advisor on speed dial. This is personal. This is my purpose. And now, it's yours too.

— Nala Snow, Founder

You Are Not Alone

Every family needs a village.
Welcome to yours.

First Light isn't just a platform — it's a community of families who understand. Parents who have been where you are. Experts who know the way forward. Caregivers who are trained and ready to help.

Parent-to-parent mentorship and matching

AI-powered Care Navigator for instant guidance

Expert consultations and coaching sessions

Moderated support groups and forums

Protect What Matters Most

Your child's future
starts with you.

First Light is launching soon. Join the waitlist to be among the first families to build a complete protection plan. Early members receive founding benefits and priority access.

If something happens to youtomorrow — does your child'sworld survive?