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Apr 21
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New data: CDC reports 1 in 31 children receive autism diagnosis, updates in trends

By David Brown News

UNITED STATES (April 17, 2025) — New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests 1 in 31 children in the United States have been diagnosed…

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Apr 08
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Family Initiative announces Stephanie Hoffman as Director of Community Development

By David Brown News

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (April 8, 2025) – Family Initiative, a leading nonprofit organization committed to empowering individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, is excited to announce Stephanie…

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Apr 07
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Autism Acceptance Month: Closing Gaps and Opening Doors

By David Brown News
April is Autism Acceptance Month. A time to celebrate and amplify voices on the autism spectrum, from the children, adolescents, and adults who are diagnosed to their families whose love...
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Mar 19
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Family Initiative Hits a Home Run with Special Day at Lee Health Sports Complex

By David Brown News
FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 18, 2025) — Family Initiative had a blast on Sunday at the Lee Health Sports Complex, the spring training home of the Minnesota Twins, thanks to...
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Feb 13
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Lee County Commissioners approve emergency use of Family Initiative property in Cape Coral

By David Brown News
Lee County Commissioners approve emergency use of Family Initiative property in Cape Coral CAPE CORAL, Fla. (Feb. 4, 2025) – A portion of Family Initiative’s property in Cape Coral will now...
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Feb 05
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Family Initiative launches inclusive sports program to empower children with autism in SWFL

By David Brown News
Family Initiative launches first of its kind inclusive sports program to empower children with autism in Southwest Florida CAPE CORAL, Fla. (Feb.1 2025) - Family Initiative, Southwest Florida’s leading organization...
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Dec 04
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Family Initiative Receives Life-Changing $5 Million Gift from Golisano Foundation

By David Brown In the News, News, Press Releases

Family Initiative Receives Life-Changing $5 Million Gift from Golisano Foundation Fort Myers, FL, [November 20, 2024], Family Initiative, Southwest Florida’s leading organization dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed…

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Dec 04
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Family Initiative Raises Over $180,000 at Fourth Annual All In For Autism Casino Night

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Family Initiative Raises Over $180,000 at Fourth Annual All In For Autism Casino Night Family Initiative is pleased to announce the success of its fourth annual All In For Autism…

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Oct 15
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Family Initiative Deploys Nation’s First Sensory Trailer for Second Time in 10 Days to Support Families Impacted by Hurricane Milton

By David Brown In the News

Family Initiative Deploys Nation’s First Sensory Trailer for Second Time in 10 Days to Support Families Impacted by Hurricane Milton Sarasota, FL, [October 10, 2024], Family Initiative, a Southwest Florida-based…

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Jul 23
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WGCU Cover Story: Families with ASD make post-storm needs known

By David Brown In the News

Click to listen to the WGCU Cover Story: The biggest immediate need for an autism family, post-hurricane, is clean clothes. Families might have suspected that, but an organization that works…

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Recent Posts Extra

  • Fox4: Golisano Autism Community Hub Brings New Support To Families November 21, 2025
  • Florida Weekly: Family Initiative Opens Golisano Autism Community Hub November 21, 2025
  • Family Initiative Welcomes Cliff Smith to Board of Directors October 2, 2025
  • Family Initiative Welcomes Kevin Offerman to Board of Directors August 26, 2025
  • Experienced Educational Leader Kim Verblaauw Named Principal of Thrive Academy July 24, 2025

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  • Fox4: Golisano Autism Community Hub Brings New Support To Families November 21, 2025
  • Florida Weekly: Family Initiative Opens Golisano Autism Community Hub November 21, 2025
  • Family Initiative Welcomes Cliff Smith to Board of Directors October 2, 2025

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