The Family Assistance and Resource Support (FARS) program was established to:

 

 

⦁ Bridge the gap between high-quality providers and affordable care for family members at the earliest stage of life possible.

⦁ FARS aims to improve the life outcomes of individuals with autism and their family.

⦁ Resources and referrals are provided to inquiring parties.

⦁ Inquiring individuals may be redirected if services for requested funding are identified as free of charge through alternate community partners.

 

 

Hope For Three prioritizes families with multiple children on the spectrum when funding is considered. Payments are paid directly to approved professionals, including service providers, treatment facilities, diagnosticians, or vendors, and never to a parent or caregiver.

 

In need of resources or referrals? Click HERE for valuable information.

Application Schedule:

Application Submitted by	Funding
February 1	March 1
March 1	April 1
April 1	May 1
May 1	June 1
June 1	July 1
July 1	August 1
August 1	September 1
September 1	October 1
October 1	November 1
November 1	December 1
December 1	February 1 (Awards not issued in January)

 

Please note: if your application is approved, the individual will receive a financial award. This award may or may not be the requested monetary amount. Family funding is determined by the provider’s quote and anonymous Board Member votes. Recipients are notified via email or telephone by a Hope For Three Family Assistance department member.

 

Family Assistance Requirements:

⦁ Completed Family Assistance Application

⦁ Copy of Previous Year’s Tax Return

⦁ Proof of Applicant Diagnosis

⦁ Proof of Fort Bend County Residency (Photo ID Not Accepted: Must be in a form of Utility Bill, Mortgage statement, IEP Document, Etc)

⦁ Quote on letterhead from service or provider applicant is requesting funding for.

⦁ Evaluation and goals of requested services from the service provider on letterhead.

 

If you are interested in applying for financial assistance, you must attend at least two MANDATORY Caregiver Empowerment sessions within 60 days of receiving an award.

 

Here is the link to register: Parent Empowerment Sessions

 

Click HERE to apply for Family Assistance

Hope For Three reserves the right to change, edit, or update information and policies without notice.

*Should this obligation not be met within 60 days of receiving a financial award, Hope For Three may deny future funding.*

Click HERE to apply for Family Assistance

FARS funds applicants up to $5,000 for one year for services, including therapy, self-care, medical, etc.

 

Family Assistance applications require the following items:

⦁ Completed Family Assistance Application

⦁ Copy of Previous Year’s Tax Return

⦁ Proof of Applicant Diagnosis

⦁ Proof of Fort Bend County Residency

⦁ Quote on letterhead from service or provider applicant is requesting funding for.

⦁ Evaluation and goals of requested services from the service provider on letterhead.

Click HERE for Family Assistance (Re-Applicants)

FARS funds applicants with up to $5,000 for one year for services, including therapy, self-care, medical, etc.

 

Family Assistance applications require the following items:

⦁ Completed Family Assistance Re-Application

⦁ Most recent Year’s Tax Return if re-applying over a year after the initial application

⦁ Quote on letterhead from the service provider applicant is requesting funding for

⦁ Proof of Fort Bend County Residency

⦁ Evaluation and goals of requested services reflected from the service provider on letterhead

Click HERE to apply for Quick Assist

Apply for a one-time request of $500, or less, with Quick Assist (QA). QA provides immediate funding (within three-five business days) for urgent needs.

 

Quick Assist applications require the following items:

⦁ Completed Quick Assist Application

⦁ Proof of Fort Bend County Residency

⦁ Copy of Previous Year’s Tax Return

⦁ Confirmation of Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis

⦁ Initial prescription for requested services

⦁ Most recent evaluation and goals for requested assistance from the service provider on letterhead.

 

If you need assistance with personal finances and/or for daily living expenses in emergencies, please visit www.modestneeds.org, or contact  Fort Bend County Health & Human Services.

Click HERE to apply for Safety Swim Courses

Funding is based on the availability of funds and is not guaranteed.

Applicants may apply for a one-time award for three months of safety swim courses up to $500.

Qualified awards are reviewed and paid within seven to ten business days.

 

Safety Swim Course applications require the following items:

⦁Completed Safety Swim Application

⦁Proof of Fort Bend County Residency

⦁Proof of Diagnosis

⦁Invoice for services reflecting cost and dates of service from the service provider on letterhead.

*Hope For Three will only pay a portion toward future session(s) for any applicant applying for continuing sessions. An applicant must re-apply for funding for each new session using the Swim Safety Courses Application or through a monthly Family Assistance application (awarded monthly). Parents/caregivers are responsible for any balance due to the Swim School.*

Respite Assistance

*Please watch for announcements regarding our new Respite Assistance section.*

 

Please CLICK HERE to access all applications.

Applicants may also scan the following QR code:

JotForm is a HIPAA Compliant PC and mobile phone compatible platform.

If you cannot access online applications or upload documents, please use the PDF documents below.

⦁Family Assistance Application

⦁Family Assistance Re-Application Form

⦁Quick Assist Application

⦁Safety Swim Courses Application

⦁ Incomplete applications are not funded. Please complete all required information and provide supporting documentation for each application.

 

⦁ The submission date is determined once the application is completed and all required documents are submitted and approved.

 

⦁ Hope For Three will not pay for services or previous invoices before an award for financial assistance is issued.

 

⦁ An applicant receiving financial assistance agrees to repay monies if Hope For Three services is paid or reimbursed by another funding source, such as an insurance company or another non-profit.

 

⦁ Applicants receiving assistance must attend two Parent Empowerment sessions (of your choice) in a 60-day period to receive, or continue to receive, financial awards from Hope For Three Family Assistance and Resource Support programs. Sessions are required for each award received as well as Quick Assist awards.