The  Autism Fund provides families support by directly paying their child’s service provider for services and treatment they would otherwise not be able to afford. Resource awards range from $1,000 to $5,000. are received throughout the year on a rollnig basis, contingent upon the availability of funds. Families selected for a resource award will be notified by CMF Kids via email.

Families selected for a resource award will be notified by CMF Kids via email. Please email cmfkids@crotchedmountain.org with any questions.

Areas of funding support include but are not limited to: out of pocket expenses associated with necessary autism services or treatment such as Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapy overseen by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, speech, occupational, music therapy, and social skills groups.

Eligibility

• Families of children with autism ages (2 – 6 years) of age with proof of an autism diagnosis from the primary care provider
• Families of children with autism who are actively enrolled or seeking to enroll with a service provider to receive treatment or services identified above
• While there is not an income level cap, family incomes below $100,000 per year will be reviewed first and given priority

How to Apply

1. Click here to fill out the application
2. Submitting documentation:
   IMPORTANT: This documentation is necessary for grant consideration.

• Proof of an autism diagnosis and recommended treatment letter from the Primary Care Provider
• Proof of enrollment letter from the service/treatment provider demonstrating active participation in services +/or how the resource award will help to initiate services.
• Proof of cost for services, treatments, programs, or out of pocket expenses incurred or that will be incurred over the next six months ( families cost, services provided, dates of treatment).

In order to protect personal health information all supporting documentation should be faxed to 603-696-3496, attention Melissa White, Executive Director of CMF Kids.