Updated! Application Deadline
June 20, 2009

FAQ Information
 
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New! 2009 Family Awards
 » APR $4,500 to 3 families in crisis
 
 » MAR $6,000 to 4 families in crisis
   FL, LA, WA, WI

 » FEB $6,000 to 4 families in crisis
 
 » JAN $6,000 to 4 families in crisis

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What AutismCares Does for Families
AutismCares helps families affected by autism to cover costs associated with critical living expenses such as; housing, utilities, car repair, daycare, funeral expenses, and other essential items on a case-by-case basis.

Families must complete an online application and identify vendor(s) to be covered by the award. Support awards cannot exceed a total of $1,500 per family.

Submit an Online Application




Is My Family Eligible to Receive a Support Award?
Eligible families have a child (children) diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, an income of $65,000 or less, and experienced one or more qualifying events in the previous 90 days. Qualifying events are:

Natural disaster: fire, flood, hurricane, tornado, severe storm or earthquake
Death or critical illness in the nuclear family
Victim of a violent crime
Loss of home through foreclosure, eviction or natural disaster
Termination of employment for the primary income-earner within previous 90 days.

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Families Helped by AutismCares
A "thank you" is enough! Our family recieved the support award and it has made such a difference. I had been laid off from my job of ten years, struggling on how to pay our bills and feed our family. We applied to Autism Cares and was selected. Serena Selkin was so kind and helpful. Kelly Olson “My son's case manager told us about AutismCares. I was able to to use the award to payback rent, so we would not be evicted. We are blessed by autism cares, thank you for your help." Mrs. Johnson ”


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