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Apr 20
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ABC7 Cover Story: Autism Acceptance Month promotes inclusion in Southwest Florida

By Anjali Van Drie In the News

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.

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Nov 09
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Family Initiative becomes first in Florida to offer caregiver trainings in Spanish

By Anjali Van Drie In the News, News, Press Releases

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…

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Oct 27
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News: Nonprofit Executive Joins Area Autism Services Organization

By Anjali Van Drie News, Press Releases

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…

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Jul 21
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Family Initiative Offers Free Autism Screenings for Toddlers

By Anjali Van Drie Press Releases

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…

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Jul 01
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Florida Weekly Special Feature: Understanding Autism

By Anjali Van Drie In the News

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…

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Jul 01
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ABC7: Special Coverage “Understanding Autism” Part 1

By Anjali Van Drie In the News

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…

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Jun 24
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FORT MYERS BEACH OBSERVER & BEACH BULLETIN: Reeling for Autism tournament brings out big catches

By Anjali Van Drie In the News

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…

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May 05
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2021 AUTISM ACCEPTANCE AWARDS HONOREES RECOGNIZED

By Anjali Van Drie Press Releases

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…

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Apr 22
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NEWS-PRESS: New autism center in Cape Coral is first for Southwest Florida

By Anjali Van Drie In the News

Image by Ricardo Rolon/The News-Press USA TODAY NETWORK – FLORIDA. Amber Zollinger is used to the challenges of getting help for her son Greyson, who is on the autism spectrum….

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Apr 12
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WINK News: Autism Support Center opens in Cape Coral

By Anjali Van Drie In the News

There’s a new community for people with autism and their families. The Family Initiative Autism Support Center is now open in Cape Coral. The facility is located at 734 SW…

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  • Nonprofit Family Initiative Raises Over $633K for Southwest Florida Autism Community April 28, 2025
  • New data: CDC reports 1 in 31 children receive autism diagnosis, updates in trends April 21, 2025
  • Family Initiative announces Stephanie Hoffman as Director of Community Development April 8, 2025
  • Autism Acceptance Month: Closing Gaps and Opening Doors April 7, 2025

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  • Minnesota Twins step up to the plate for autism community at Family Initiative’s Thrive Academy May 9, 2025
  • Nonprofit Family Initiative Raises Over $633K for Southwest Florida Autism Community April 28, 2025
  • New data: CDC reports 1 in 31 children receive autism diagnosis, updates in trends April 21, 2025

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