
Pacific Autism Family Network Philanthropy
All funds raised support the continued operation of service centres for individuals with autism and related disorders (ARD). With your donation, we can continue to provide individuals and families with a one-stop shop for autism support.

Socio-Economic Impact & Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders
In Canada, at least 515,500 people are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. 87,000 are school-aged individuals.
According to the Canadian Government, 1/66 children and youth are diagnosed with ASD. The prevalence is even higher in BC.52% of Canadians who are unemployed or underemployed due to disability have Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Family Network Philanthropy FAQ
- Bursary Application Form (fully completed and signed); and
- A CRA Notice of Assessment (Canada Revenue Agency personal income tax assessment or for non- Canadian reporting, a similar, non-alterable government notice of tax assessment) for each and every household income earner including the applicant
Optionally, you may also include a letter in support of your child, their need and your family’s situation.
**Please keep a copy of your completed application form and attached documents for your records.
**Incomplete application packages will be returned, therefore delaying the decision process.
Please read the following carefully:
- Bursaries are only available when Pacific Autism Family Centre Foundation calls for applications.
- The bursary amount is determined by individual circumstance.
- All bursaries will be used to subsidize PAFN supported, affiliated program fees only and will expire at the completion of the program block.
- Eligibility will depend on overall financial means, the individual needs of the family, family composition, as well as the amount of funding available.
- Applications for bursaries for programs will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- All decisions will be made at the sole discretion of the Pacific Autism Family Centre Foundation (PAFCF) and PAFN accepts no liability in such regard.
- All approval notifications will be via email.

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