Grants for Families in Pennsylvania

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Registered: 07-12-2005
Grants for Families in Pennsylvania
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Thu, 04-05-2007 - 3:42pm

This just came in over the press release wire:

HARRISBURG, Pa., April 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To assist the
growing number of Pennsylvanians living with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD), Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the availability of
one-time mini- grants to help individuals and families gain access to
essential community services and supports.

"For families supporting a loved one with autism, it is sometimes a
challenge to be able to find and pay for quality services," said Governor
Rendell. "Through these grants, families will be able to open doors to
services that may have previously been closed."

Autism is a neurobiological disorder that affects a person's ability to
communicate and relate to others. In the past 15 years, the number of
individuals in Pennsylvania diagnosed with an ASD has risen by over 2,000
percent.

"Through this grant initiative, we're reaching out to families of loved
ones with autism and helping them to further break down the barriers that
sometimes exist as they look for essential services that will help their
loved one succeed in school and in life," said Secretary of Public Welfare
Estelle B. Richman.
Applications for the grants must be completed and submitted to the
Department of Public Welfare's Bureau of Autism Services by April 27, 2007.
Families may be eligible for grants of up to $500 which can be used for
supports and activities, including child care, summer camp/recreation
programs, or home modifications.

To be eligible, individuals or families must be a United States
citizen, as well as a resident of Pennsylvania not currently receiving any
other family support services, including waiver-funded services,
Family-Driven Support Services, services funded under Individual Support
Plans or county-based funds from MH/MR or other similar services or
funding.

The Rendell administration is establishing a national model of
excellence in autism service delivery and has placed an emphasis on
establishing statewide diagnostic, assessment, training and intervention
standards to meet the lifetime needs of Pennsylvanians living with autism.

To find out more about Governor Rendell's autism initiatives, to learn
more about applying for a mini-grant or to download an application, visit
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/disable/autismservices or call, toll-free,
1-800- 497-6898.

The Rendell administration is committed to creating a first-rate public
education system, protecting our most vulnerable citizens and continuing
economic investment to support our communities and businesses. To find out
more about Governor Rendell's initiatives and to sign up for his weekly
newsletter, visit his Web site at: http://www.governor.state.pa.us.

SOURCE Pennsylvania Office of the Governor

APOV on Autism

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Registered: 06-25-2003
Thu, 04-05-2007 - 6:28pm

Candes,


Thanks for posting this.


Now if only the other 49 states would take notice, we might be getting somewhere...


-Paula


P.S. How's that foot?

-Paula

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Registered: 08-27-2006
Thu, 04-05-2007 - 7:27pm
Thanks for the info.

 

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Registered: 06-09-2005
Thu, 04-05-2007 - 7:40pm

Thanks Candes!

I'm going to apply for it too. Can't hurt. Maybe I can use it for summer camp.

Kate

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Registered: 02-20-2001
Thu, 04-05-2007 - 8:58pm
OUr case worker from wraparound just called me today about this and is bring out an application next week.

 


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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 04-05-2007 - 9:04pm

WAAAAAAAAA!!!

Where is California's grant. I would SOOOO use it to pay for Music therapy for Mike and Cait's horse therapy.

Renee

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Registered: 05-16-2006
Fri, 04-06-2007 - 8:29am

I filled it out for Adam. I actually booked a cruise for special needs kids and this grant money WILL count towards it cause of the "special ed consults/aides/specialists" on board so it's considered camp.
My ONLY loophole is it's good until August 31st and the cruise is August 26th to Sept 2nd.

I think that was the best thing I could of booked for our family. Heck they are trying now to charter a a flight for the "families" the day before, can you imagine a plane full of us LOL?

nora