Resources
HELPFUL ORGANIZATIONS:
A major Massachusetts non-profit providing information and support for families of children with disabilities
https://fcsn.org/
Located in: Schrafft's City Center
Address: 529 Main St #1m3, Boston, MA 02129
Phone: (617) 236-7210
Federation for Children with Special Needs
https://www.neurodiversitysupportforchildren.com/
The mission of NSC is to empower and support the values, strengths, and mental health needs of neurodivergent children by providing access to neuropsychological evaluations, research-supported mental health therapy, and advocacy services. NSC helps families access these services through financial assistance and educational resources.
Neurodiversity Support for Children, Inc.
https://aane.org/
AANE provides information, support groups, educational opportunities and social activities for neurodivergent individuals and their families.
Association for Autism and Neurodiversity
https://flutiefoundation.org/helping-families/direct-financial-support/
The Flutie Foundation provides direct financial assistance and practical support to autistic individuals and their families. Its programs help fund communication technology, safety and locating devices, recreational activities, camps, and other resources that promote independence and participation.
Easterseals Massachusetts
Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism
Easter Seals
https://massachusetts.easterseals.com/
Easterseals provides services for children and adults with disabilities, including assistive technology, transition and employment support, recreation, therapeutic services, and college navigation. Its financial programs include free equipment loans and low- or no-interest loans for assistive technology, adaptive vehicles, and home modifications.
Autism Care Today
https://www.act-today.org/apply-for-grant/
Autism Care Today provides grants to families throughout the United States to help pay for assessments, therapies, assistive technology, safety equipment, social-skills programs, and other autism-related supports. It also offers an emergency assistance program for urgent needs involving an individual’s safety.
Autism Care Today
UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation
https://www.uhccf.org/apply-for-a-grant/
UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation provides medical grants for eligible children whose health-related expenses are not fully covered by their family’s commercial health insurance. Grants may help pay for qualifying medical services, treatments, therapies, or equipment; age and household-income requirements apply.
SMILE Mass
SMILE Mass provides adaptive recreation, education, and community programs for children and adults with disabilities. It also offers adaptive-equipment loans and access to fully accessible vacation properties, helping families participate in recreational and travel experiences that might otherwise be difficult or unaffordable.