Autism Assistance Fund (AAF)

The Center for Autism

Stargint in 2010, Hope Network has received an annual $25,000 grant from Amway to assist families who are struggling to provide the funds for autism treatment. The Autism Assistance Fund covers up to an annual maximum of $3,500 per individual.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Completed AAF application
  • Individual requires ASD-related services
  • Individual does not have health insurance/coverage of ASD services
  • Household AGI (adjusted gross income) is less than $50K ($25K-single)
  • No prior award of AAF funds in the current calendar year
If you meet the above requirements and would like to receive financial assistance for your child, please fill out the Autism Assistance Fund Application below and return it to the Center for Autism.


Autism Assistance Fund Application





Center for Autism
Hope Network Behavioral Health
3361 36th Street SE
Kentwood, MI  49512-2809

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Telephone:  616.942.2522

 

   
Center for Autism Grand Rounds --- 2012 Lunch Lecture Series
5/9/2012

Friday, June 1st
Applied Behavior Analysis for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Elyse Wiseman, BCBA, Hope Network

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Hope Network Education Center

Grand Rounds is a new series of professional lunchtime lectures covering a variety of topics relating to autism spectrum disorders and other neurodevelopmental conditions, including ABA, Speech and Language Pathology, and supporting children and adults with autism. Lectures are free of charge and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring their lunch. Following each lecture, there will be an opportunity for questions and answers.


All lectures are from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the Hope Network Education Center, 775 36th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI.
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Michigan Partners for Freedom | Free Self-Determination Seminar
5/1/2012
If you have a disability and want to get more control of your life, your support, and your services, then join the Michigan Partners for Freedom on May 9, 2012 from 9:30 - 2:30 pm at Hope Network Education Center in Grand Rapids. Lunch included!
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Hope Network strives to bridge gap in services to people with mental illness
4/25/2012
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