Acts 4 Autism Family Connect

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Indoor children's play and activity area with climbing structures, a trampoline, hanging swings, and soft play equipment, populated with children and adults.
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A welcoming community where individuals with autism, their families, and caregivers can connect, build friendships, and simply enjoy being together.

What is Family Connect?

Family Connect is our monthly gathering created to bring together individuals with autism, their families, and caregivers in a welcoming, judgment-free environment. It's a place to build friendships, share experiences and resources, encourage one another, and connect with families who understand both the joys and challenges of the autism journey. While every event features a different activity or location, the heart of Family Connect is creating meaningful relationships and a strong, supportive community.

What does it cost?

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, sponsors, and community partners, Family Connect events are completely free for participating families whenever possible.

What can you expect?

Meet other families who understand the journey.
Fun, sensory-friendly activities
A welcoming, judgment-free environment
Opportunities to build lasting friendships
A different local venue each month

Who can attend?

Family Connect is open to individuals with autism of all ages, their siblings, parents, and caregivers. Whether you've recently received a diagnosis or have been navigating this journey for years, you'll always have a place here.

why it matters?

An autism diagnosis can feel isolating, not because you're alone, but because it can be difficult to find people who truly understand your daily life.

Family Connect exists to change that.

Here, children can simply be themselves. Parents can take a deep breath. Siblings build friendships. Conversations happen without explanation, and families leave knowing they've found a community that understands.

Four women standing together at a splash pad with colorful water sprinklers and children playing in the background, greenery, and a picnic area.

Our Next Family Connect

SEP 24th 5:00-7:00 pm

 Sky’s the Limit All-Inclusive Park: Reidsville, 230 W. Morehead Street

Spend the evening making memories with us at Sky’s the Limit All-Inclusive Park, in Reidsville. This Family Connect is all about slowing down, enjoying the outdoors, and spending quality time with other families in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Families are welcome to come and go anytime during the event as they enjoy the park and connect with others in the autism community.

  • Registration Required

  • Cost: Free to attend

  • Food: Complimentary snacks and bottled water will be provided.

  • Who Can Attend: Individuals with autism, along with their parents, siblings, and caregivers, are welcome.

Register here

oct 24th 11:00-2:00 pm

 Family Connect Fall Festival, Freedom Park, Eden, NC

Celebrate the season with us from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM for a fun-filled day of connection, play, and fall festivities! Families will enjoy a variety of sensory-friendly fall activity stations, a hayride, and a few special surprises throughout the event.

We'll also have a food truck and Kona Ice on site with food and treats available for purchase.

As always, this event is free for individuals with autism and other special needs, along with their parents, siblings, and caregivers. Registration is required, and we can't wait to celebrate fall with you!

Registration opens in sept

  • "This was one of the first times my 9-year-old son, who is level 3, felt truly included and comfortable. He even engaged with other children. It was such a relief to be in an environment where I didn’t feel the need to be on edge or constantly explain his needs to others."

    Parent who attended a Family Connect event

  • "A true sense of community and a rare, judgment-free space where we felt we could for once enjoy judgment free fun time with my son!"

    Parent who attended a Family Connect event

  • "It gave us a time for our child to be herself and us not have to worry about someone looking at her or us and judging us if she were having a hard time with something!"

    Parent who attended a Family Connect event