The Future of Behavioral Health in Virginia Pt. 3 | Autism FIRST

Part 3: A Statewide Commitment to Care

Building a Future Where Every Child and Family Thrives

August 2025

As Virginia’s behavioral health needs grow, so must our response — not just in size, but in vision. That’s the guiding principle behind the recent unification of Autism F.I.R.S.T. and Family Insight under the leadership of Whitecap Care. It’s more than expansion; it’s a redefinition of what statewide care can and should look like.

 Together, we’re not just building services — we’re building a model for the future.

Learn how the unification between Autism F.I.R.S.T. and Family Insight is transforming behavioral health in Virginia — expanding services, access, and impact across the state.

From Local Impact to Statewide Reach

With 9 clinics now operating across Virginia — from Herndon and Chantilly to Roanoke and Richmond — our footprint reflects a powerful promise: every family deserves access to compassionate, evidence-based care, regardless of their zip code.

And it doesn’t stop at physical locations. Through our statewide at-home services, families in rural and underserved communities can now receive support that once felt out of reach.

Whether you walk through our doors or invite us into your home, our care meets you where you are — literally and emotionally.


A Unified Team of Experts

Behind this unification is a growing, integrated team of professionals including:

  • Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)
  • Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
  • Licensed Therapists
  • Care Coordinators and Intake Specialists 

By fostering internal collaboration across sites and disciplines, we ensure families receive wraparound care — not siloed services.


Innovation with Purpose

This expanded network allows us to:

  • Standardize training and best practices statewide
  • Accelerate professional development and hiring policies
  • Invest in new technologies to streamline care and communication
  • Reduce overall healthcare costs through preventative, timely intervention

The result is a more efficient, effective, and equitable system — one that benefits families, communities, and the broader healthcare ecosystem.


“Care That Grows With You”

At the heart of this transformation is a simple but powerful belief:

Growth isn’t just for children. It’s for families. For providers. For communities.

Our work doesn’t end at enrollment. We’re committed to walking alongside families — from early diagnosis to school transitions, adolescence to adulthood. This is care that adapts, evolves, and grows with every stage of the journey.


Looking Ahead

As we close this three-part series, we invite our families and partners to join us in shaping the future of behavioral health in Virginia. Together, we are building a legacy of care — one that’s defined not by boundaries, but by belonging.