Family Initiative receives ARPA Funds from the United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 7, 2022) – The Lee Board of County Commissioners recently voted…
After Amy Richardson’s daughter, Olivia, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder about eight years ago, the Cape Coral mom scoured Southwest Florida from Naples to North Fort Myers to find…
Click to watch the ABC7 Cover Story. ABC7 Reporter Megan Miller talks with Fort Myers Autism mom, Amber Zollinger about acceptance and inclusion during Autism Acceptance Month.
CAPE CORAL, FL (November 9, 2021) – Family Initiative, an autism and child welfare community services organization based in Cape Coral, Florida, recently became the first organization in Florida to…
Jessica Wisdom adds fundraising, marketing, and relationship management expertise at Family Initiative. CAPE CORAL, Fla. — October 27, 2021 —Family Initiative, an autism and child welfare community services organization based…
MEDIA ALERT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Early diagnosis and behavioral intervention imperative for child and family development. WHAT Free Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) screenings by appointment for one- to three-year-old children…
Florida Weekly takes an in-depth look at the state of our understanding of autism, provides profiles of the diversity of those on the spectrum, shines the light on care and…
Click to see the NBC7 special report video. ABC7 partnered with Florida Weekly to help tell the stories of people on the spectrum within the Southwest Florida community. In part…
Story by Nathan Mayberg – Editor The Reeling for Autism fishing tournament brought out 38 anglers this past weekend to Salty Sam’s Marina to support Family Initiative, the Cape Coral…
Family Initiative shines light on autism “Everyday Champions” at May 1st celebration. CAPE CORAL, Fla. — May 4, 2021 —Topping off April as Autism Acceptance Month, Family Initiative announced honorees…