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FACES Forward: A Foundation for Empowerment

Monday, Jun 30, 2025

About FACES The mission of the North Carolina State University FACES program is “to inform and strengthen empowerment among Black families and caregivers of autistic children and adolescents by addressing inequities in access to support services. FACES aims to: (1) improve the quality of life for Black autistic youth and their families, (2) advance the field of education…

URGENT ACTION NEEDED: Protect Medicaid for People with Autism in North Carolina

Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025

Thank you for your continued advocacy. It’s time for another round of calls and outreach — the Senate is expected to vote as early as Friday (June 27) on their version of the Reconciliation Package, with the House likely to take it up next week. The Senate’s version of the bill includes: Over $800 billion…

Support Groups Blog | Summer 2025

Monday, Jun 23, 2025

1 in 31 children may be diagnosed with autism nationally

40,000+ individuals and their families receive direct services annually in NC

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