Empowering Parents of Autistic Children
Our Mission
Our mission is to walk alongside parents of autistic children, empowering them with compassion, knowledge, and community. We endeavor to prevent burnout by promoting balance, self-care, and charitable support so families feel seen, strengthened, and never alone on their journey. We believe caring for caregivers is essential to every child’s success.
The organization provides charitable, in-home, and community-based support services designed to reduce caregiver burnout for parents of autistic children. Services may include household assistance such as cleaning, laundry, yard work, and minor home maintenance; caregiver relief opportunities; access to essential needs such as groceries; personal care services; pet care; and safety supports for children with wandering risks. These services are delivered at no cost to families and are designed to promote balance, self-care, and long-term family stability.
What We Provide
The organization provides charitable, in-home support services designed to reduce caregiver and prevent burnout among parents of autistic children. The program addresses unmet needs by delivering practical household assistance, caregiver relief, and safety-related supports that enable families to maintain stability, balance, and overall well-being.
Services are tailored to each family’s needs and may include household assistance such as cleaning, laundry, yard work, minor home maintenance, grocery delivery, and pet care. The program also supports caregiver wellness through access to personal care services and scheduled caregiver relief opportunities, allowing parents dedicated time for rest, connection, or self-care. For families of children with wandering risks, safety supports may be provided to enhance home security and reduce parental stress.
Photo Credit: Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms), creator.
Types of Services Offered
House Cleaning
- First cleaning is a deep cleaning
- Regular cleaning once a week
- (Each cleaning service is as needed)
- Sanitizing home (Upon request)
Mobile Car Wash/Detail Services
- Once a month
Laundry Service
- Once a week
Date Night / Your Night
- Once a week, four hours per day or night
- Babysitter provided by parents. Minimum wage is paid directly to the babysitter
Free Grocery Delivery
- Once a week
- Meal-prep delivery
- Free grocery delivery
Free Haircuts
- Special needs haircut specialist
- Dads: Every six weeks
- Moms: Every two months
Yard Work
- Two times per month, including waste pickup if needed
Dog Grooming
- Mobile service once a month
Handyman Services
- As needed
Alarm System
- Bonus service for qualifying families with wandering risks
No Cost to Families
All services are provided at no cost to participating families and are coordinated to minimize disruption and maximize consistency. By addressing the practical challenges that often overwhelm caregivers, the program allows parents to redirect time and energy toward their own well-being and their child’s safety, development, and emotional needs. This holistic approach recognizes that supporting caregivers is essential to improving outcomes for autistic children and strengthening the family core.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are the backbone of the organization. A variety of opportunities are available for individuals and groups to get involved and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those served.
