Join a FACES training

FACES is coming to a location near you in Spring 2025!

We'd love to have you join us!

Once you have read all the information on this page, click on the red button at the bottom to complete the registration form.

Who is FACES designed for?

FACES is a family advocacy and empowerment training designed for Black caregivers (biological, relative, or adoptive) of Black children between the ages of 3 and 18 years with an autism diagnosis.

What does participating mean?

Participating in FACES means you will:

complete all required forms
attend five in-person training sessions at a location close to you

Where will FACES be offered?

We will have groups in the following areas:

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina
Clinton/Sampson County, North Carolina
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Washington, DC
Baltimore, Maryland
Atlanta, Georgia

All locations will offer the same program. There are no residency requirements; you only need to have transportation to the meeting location.

When will FACES be offered?

All locations will offer FACES for five weeks in a row between February and April. Once you register, we will notify you of your start date.

Is this a research study?

Yes! We want to learn from your experiences. We will ask all caregivers who participate in FACES to complete brief surveys and interviews.

What will you do with my information?

All the information you share about you and your family will remain anonymous. We will not share the information of caregivers who participated in FACES.

What are the benefits of participating?

In addition to building your empowerment and connecting you with other Black families walking the same journey, you will receive $100 for your time and participation.

I'm in! What's the first step?

Awesome! Please click on the red button below or click here and complete the registration form.

FACES Training Registration Form

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