PARENTS HELPING PARENTS

Over the last several years, many excellent parent-led organizations and grass-root efforts have been initiated by caring individuals in our state to help families affected by autism.
 

These organizations have formed for a variety of reasons and purposes including providing a voice and support for families that live in a specific community or providing leadership for a specific issue or cause.
 

Some groups are loosely organized by a few parents who meet regularly. Other groups have obtained 501(c)3 status, have paid staff, and have established themselves as a key resource in their communities.

As we have all learned, there is a tremendous benefit for families learning and sharing with other families.
 

OKLAHOMA FAMILY CENTER FOR AUTISM
 

The OFCA is a newly created leadership forum that operates on this same principle. It provides a way for organizations operating in the state of Oklahoma to share information and help each other advance the cause of families affected by autism. The OFCA is a resource and leadership forum for group leaders in Oklahoma who have a passion to serve their communities.
 

Parent-led organization groups will continue to operate independently. The OFCA is simply a leadership forum and communication hub for sharing and addressing important issues.
 

PIECE WALK

The Piece Walk was born to give Oklahoma families affected by autism a day of togetherness, a day  to support awareness in our state, and a means to support Oklahoma autism programs. The Piece Walk planning committee is a group of volunteers, many with experience in fundraising, logistics, and community involvement. We aim for the Piece Walk to be the OFCA signature annual event that will allow us to give back to our local Oklahoma communities in supporting the statewide autism conference, grants to Oklahoma Schools, grants to Oklahoma parent-led support groups, and Oklahoma based research.