How to apply for an ASF grant in Walworth County
Autism Support Fund
Visit the Mercy Foundation website, MercyHealthSystem.org/Foundation, to download the current ASF Grant application and instructions.
Helping local children who live with autism
Additional dates grant applications will be accepted: January 1-31, of current year, with notifications by March 31 April 1-30, of current year, with notifications by June 30 July 1-31 of current year, with notifications by September 30 October 1-31, of current year, with notifications by December 31 For more information about the application process, please contact Jennifer Johns at Mercy Foundation at (608) 755-8821.
How to apply for social skills classes in Rock County Social skills classes are offered in six-week sessions. Based on funding availability, registration may be reduced on a first come first served basis, with priority given to families who did not recently access reduced rates. For more information about registering for social skills classes, call Mercy Options Autism Program at (608) 756-5555 x8313 or autism@mhsjvl.org.
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Autism spectrum disorder Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurobiological disorder that affects a child’s ability to effectively learn, socialize and communicate. Children with an ASD often struggle with making friends, adapting to daily activities and managing their own behavior. Approximately 1% of American children aged 3 to 17 has an autism spectrum disorder. Children with autism can benefit from in-home treatment and various therapies that are often covered by insurance and/or government programs. However, many of these children require additional resources, classes and equipment for which there is very limited outside funding. That’s how Mercy Foundation’s Autism Support Fund can help.
Who it helps, how it helps
Funding
For a family with a child with an ASD, the cost of additional resources, classes and equipment can be staggering—even overwhelming. Recognizing the fact that many of these children do not receive the comprehensive services they need, Mercy Foundation started its Autism Support Fund.
In early 2012, Mercy Foundation recognized a huge hole in funding options for families that have a child with an autism spectrum disorder. In response, it formed the Autism Support Fund with the hope that it could ease the financial pain so many families experience in treating their child with autism.
The Autism Support Fund makes financial resources available to families for things such as: • Social skills classes • Sensory equipment • Safety equipment • Respite care • Therapeutic materials
Mercy Foundation raises Autism Support Fund monies through a variety of events.
All families in Rock and Walworth counties with children with an ASD are encouraged to contact us for more information. You do not need to be a Mercy Options Behavioral Health Services client or have a Mercy doctor as your primary health care provider to qualify.
All proceeds received are used to help families of a child with autism. All administrative and overhead costs to support and manage the Fund are absorbed by Mercy Foundation.