Cape Coral, Fla. — Following its Hurricane & Emergency Preparedness Parent Group Speaker Series, Family Initiative is providing families affected by autism spectrum disorder with key online resources to help…
Cape Coral, Fla. — Family Initiative will host its next Parent Group Speaker Series on Saturday, June 13, 2026, focused on hurricane and emergency preparedness for families throughout Southwest Florida….
FORT MYERS, FLA. — Family Initiative’s 6th Annual Autism Acceptance Awards Gala raised more than $475,000 Saturday night at The Luminary in Fort Myers, drawing hundreds of supporters for an evening that…
BABCOCK RANCH, Fla. (March 12, 2026) – Children and families impacted by autism at Babcock Ranch will soon have on-site access to clinical and support services with the announcement of…
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (February 26, 2026) – Family Initiative announces a charitable gift of $10,000 from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation. The funds will be used for Family Initiative’s Autism…
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (February 9, 2026) – Family Initiative has hired Yohana Resto, MS, as its new Director of Development, strengthening the organization’s leadership as it continues to expand programs and…
FORT MYERS, Fla. (January 30, 2026) – Family Initiative will host its 2026 Autism Walk on Saturday, Feb. 28, bringing families, advocates, and community partners together in downtown Fort Myers to…
FORT MYERS, Fla. (January 14, 2026) – A national sports tourism conference hosted by Lee County Government – through Lee County Sports Development in partnership with The Express Conferences – selected Family Initiative as its…
Family Initiative Announces Autism Acceptance Awards Gala with Nominations and Sponsorships Now Open
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (December 15, 2025) –Family Initiative will host the 2026 Autism Acceptance Awards Gala on April 25, 2026, bringing together families, community leaders, and supporters to celebrate individuals…
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (October 2, 2025) – Family Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children adolescents and young adults with autism and their families, proudly announces the appointment of Clifford (Cliff) W. Smith, retired…



















