LAP Respite Center
LAP Respite Center, Inc., is a private, nonprofit agency which provides respite services for families who care for children or adults with disabilities, chronic illness, or age-related conditions. LAP Respite Center services are available to families who live in central Michigan in the counties of Ingham, Eaton and Clinton. www.laprespitecenter.com
Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council's Family Support Work Group
The DD Council's FSWG is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the FSWG's Family Support Action Plan and the Council's family support demonstration projects. They provide a statewide forum for family support issue, information exchanges between state agencies, advocacy groups and parents. The FSWG explores opportunities to expand awareness of family support services and provide ongoing advice to the DD Council to keep the Governor apprised of family support issues. The FSWG continuously works to increase the representation of multicultural groups and families with members of various disabilities. For more information visit: http://www.bridges4kids.org/fswg/
Mid-Michigan Autism Association
The mission of the Mid-Michigan Autism Association is to unite the local autism community; bring together existing support groups and resources and create opportunities for families affected by all forms of autism. For more information please check out their website: www.midmichiganautism.org
GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
The Friends of Jacob Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enrich the lives of families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders by providing financial assistance to help with therapeutic interventions, socialization activities, support networks and family vacations.
If you are seeking grant opportunities to obtain services from Essence of Behavior, please fill out a grant application on the Friends of Jacob Foundation website. For more information regarding their mission and services please visit the Friends of Jacob Foundation website: www.friendsofjacob.org
