Punta Gorda, Fla. (August 4, 2026) – Dr. Temple Grandin, world-renowned author, autism advocate, and professor of animal science, will visit Southwest Florida on Saturday, August 22, for a free…
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FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 29, 2026) – Family Initiative is expanding its services in Collier County through a new partnership with NAMI Collier County, growing its presence in the Naples community. Family Initiative does…
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — July 14, 2026 — Family Initiative is proud to announce the launch of Girls Group, a new community program created specifically for girls on the autism spectrum, ages 11–17….
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…
