Holden's Place Day Habilitation

Holden's Place is a day habilitation center on Willow Lane in Katy for young adults with special needs who have finished high school. It was founded by Jesus and Liliana Martinez: Jesus is a certified special education teacher who has worked in the 18+ transition programs at Mayde Creek and Taylor High Schools, and Liliana holds a degree in Human Services and has worked with people with special needs since 2013. They started the center because many students graduate with few options for continued structure, support and social connection. The program focuses on life skills, friendships and community involvement, and says it offers ongoing guidance and support to parents. Families say their sons look forward to going every day, describe the staff as patient and caring, and mention arts and crafts, community outings and daily academic tablework.

The day is built around life skills, social and emotional growth and academic work matched to each person's level, with an emphasis on community connection. Families describe arts and crafts, outings into the community and daily academic tablework. The founders say they also offer ongoing guidance and support to parents.

Holden's Place is at 26702 Willow Ln, Katy, TX 77494, and is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It closes for major holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and Labor Day. The website does not list funding or eligibility details, so ask about enrollment and payment options when you call Jesus Martinez at (832) 557-0039 or Liliana Martinez at (832) 557-7658.