Resources
Florida Kid Care
Quality, affordable health and dental insurance for kids.
From birth through the end of age 18, Florida children are eligible for head to toe coverage, even if one or both parents are working. This program provides federal matching funds to states to provide health coverage to children in families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid, but who can't afford private coverage
Medicaid & Supplements
The Department of Children and Families Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency helps promote strong and economically self-sufficient communities by determining eligibility for food, cash and medical assistance for individuals and families in Florida
SSI Benefits
Step up for student/ McKay Scholarship
The McKay Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program, originally created in 1999, provides scholarships for eligible students with disabilities to attend an eligible public or private school of their choice. Students with disabilities include K-12 students who are documented as having an intellectual disability
Autism Resources
A List of Organizations that can provide resources for
children with autism & for their family
Grants
A list of organizations who provides grants to help families with medication, autism diagnosis/evaluation, therapy session (including speech, OT and ABA,) autism summer camps.
Please note that all grants awarded are paid directly to the vendor or service provider to pay for tuition, supplements, medication, medical evaluation, testing, therapies, etc.