Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD®)
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Additional Funding Resources
We recognize that the cost of autism services and ABA therapy can be a concern for many families. Beyond insurance coverage, there may be additional funding resources available to help support care, including state and local assistance programs, school district services, nonprofit and foundation grants, employer-sponsored benefits, and private scholarships. Availability and eligibility vary by location and program, but our team is here to help you navigate potential options, answer questions, and connect you with resources that may help make services more accessible for your family.
Anchor of Hope Foundation
Anchor of Hope Foundation offers financial assistance to individuals who can provide a proof of diagnosis of a developmental disability to help cover the costs of therapy, education, equipment, and other direct needs of the individual not covered by insurance or Medicaid.
Autism Care Today (ACT)
Autism Care Today is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to raise awareness and provide treatment services and support to families affected by autism.
Autism Rescue Angels
Autism Rescue Angels is a 501(c)3 non-profit striving to provide immediate financial assistance to autism families in the Houston area.
AutismSpeaks
AutismSpeaks Cares provides support for families affected by autism during natural disasters and other catastrophic life events. The grant program helps families to cover costs associated with critical expenses related to the well-being of the family member with autism on a case-by-case basis.
Blooming With Autism
At Blooming with Autism, we recognize the importance of exposing individuals with autism to various forms of therapy: from traditional ABA, Speech, OT to non-traditional music, art, karate, tennis, gymnastics, auditory retraining and more. There is also a high demand for therapy tools such as iPads, weighted blankets, assisted learning devices, adaptive bicycles and the list goes on. However, we also understand that due to financial constraints most families are unable to provide these for their individuals. Our mission is to ensure that all families have these resources available to them.
Giving Angels Foundation
The mission of the Giving Angels Foundation is to enhance the daily functioning of an individual with special needs and his/her family by awarding assistance through the purchase of a specific item or items. Funds are awarded on a case-by-case basis with preference given to lower income and single parent families. Families who wish to receive assistance must complete an application and submit required supporting documents.
National Autism Association
The Helping Hand Program provides families with financial assistance in getting necessary biomedical treatments, supplements, and therapy services for their autistic individual.
Huckleberry Foundation
One of the main goals of The Huckleberry Foundation is to provide direct assistance to families with special needs individuals. We accept applications from families in need of financial assistance for their family member(s) with special needs. Eligible applicants have a family member or members medically diagnosed with a disability such as autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome, etc. You are welcome to apply for funds for anything that will directly improve the life of your special needs individual.
iTaalk
Interactive Technology Assisting Autistic Little Kids (iTaalk) provides interactive technology to individuals (0–22) with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, and educational training on interactive technology to families, educators, and service providers of individuals with special needs.
Joni And Friends
The Christian Fund for the Disabled is a modest grant program administered by Joni and Friends. CFD provides one-time grants to qualifying individuals in cooperation with (i.e., endorsement by) churches or Christian organizations.
KNOWAutism
KNOWAutism was founded in 2013 with the goal of helping families of individuals with autism better navigate the process of diagnosis, treatment, intervention, and education. The organization provides funding for tuition and diagnostic assistance.
The Maggie Welby Foundation
The Maggie Welby Foundation offers grants for individuals and families that have a financial need for a particular purpose. Grants may extend to individuals and families in need of help with bills, athletic opportunities, medical needs, or an opportunity that an individual would not otherwise have.
United Healthcare Individuals’ Foundation
(Do NOT Need to be Insured by United)
The UnitedHealthcare Individuals’ Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity dedicated to facilitating access to medical-related services that have the potential to significantly enhance either the clinical condition or the quality of life of the individual and that are not fully covered by the available commercial health benefit plan.
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