Rapp Encourages Local Families Dealing with Autism to Apply for State Mini Grant
Friday, April 11, 2008 (06:24:30)

Posted by lightfoot

State Representative Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Forest/McKean) announced the availability of mini-grants from the Bureau of Autism Services within the Department of Public Welfare (DPW) and is encouraging eligible residents to apply.

The maximum mini-grant is $500, and can be used for the following services, between now and Aug. 31, 2008:

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Respite or child care, including private babysitting.
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Summer camp programs.
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Autism or advocacy related conferences, workshops or training opportunities.
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Recreational or community programs.
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Modifications or adaptations for home and community safety.

In order to be eligible, applicants must reside in Pennsylvania, be either an adult with ASD or have a family member with ASD, and may not have received other family support services for the past 12 months.
Applications must be postmarked no later than April 18, and faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Those individuals applying for ineligible services will have their applications disqualified.
Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, and awardees will be notified by mail in mid-May. According to the DPW, applicants who did not receive grants in 2007 will be given priority. For additional information on the mini-grant program or for an application, visit Rapp’s Web site at www.RepRapp.com .
Rep. Kathy Rapp
65th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
(814) 723-5203
(717) 787-1367

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