Click here to read WINK News’ story about how the Lee County Sheriff’s Office’s new initiative, launched in partnership with Family Initiative, aims to improve emergency response for individuals with…
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Click here to read Gulf Coast News’ story about the Lee County Sheriff’s Office’s new partnership with Family Initiative, a collaboration designed to improve law enforcement interactions for individuals with…
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…
Click here to read Fox4’s story about how Family Initiative’s new autism community hub in Cape Coral will work to support families through education, training, and expanded programs thanks to…
Click here to read Florida Weekly’s story about how Family Initiative unveiled the Golisano Autism Community Hub on November 20th thanks for the incredible generosity of Tom Golisano and the…
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…
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (Aug. 25, 2025) – Family Initiative, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and young adults with autism and their families, is proud to announce the appointment…
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (July 23, 2025) — Family Initiative is proud to announce the appointment of Kim Verblaauw as the new principal of Thrive Academy, a private school supporting K–12…
BABCOCK RANCH, Fla. (June 18, 2025) — Family Initiative will begin offering free monthly autism screenings in Babcock Ranch on Saturday, June 21, providing early developmental assessments for children...
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