County resource guide
Genesee County, Michigan
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Genesee County. Michigan statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
7 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Flint
Hurley Medical Center — Child Development Center
Hurley Medical Center's Child Development Center provides developmental and autism evaluations for Flint-area children. As Genesee County's primary safety-net hospital, Hurley has been deeply involved in developmental follow-up programs related to the Flint water crisis, making them especially attuned to developmental and environmental risk factors.
Accepts Medicaid. Key safety-net resource for Flint-area families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Flint
Early On Genesee County
Michigan's Early On program for Genesee County connects families of children under 3 with free early intervention services including speech, occupational, and developmental therapy. Federally mandated under IDEA Part C. Referrals accepted from parents, pediatricians, and hospitals.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Call as soon as a developmental concern arises — no diagnosis required.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Flint
Genesee County Community Mental Health
Genesee County CMH coordinates ABA therapy, developmental disability services, and Medicaid waiver programs for children and adults with autism in the Flint area. As the county's mental health authority, they are the primary entry point for publicly funded autism services in Genesee County.
Medicaid/waiver funded gateway. Call for intake appointment to access ABA and DD waiver services.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Flint
Flint Autism Network
A community-based support network for autism families in the Flint/Genesee area. Offers peer support groups, family resource fairs, and connection to local services. Built by and for Genesee County families navigating the autism journey in mid-Michigan.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Flint · multi-county
CAUSE — Coalition Advocacy (Flint/Genesee Region)
CAUSE (Coalition, Advocacy, Unified Systems, Empowerment) is Michigan's PTI serving families of color, with strong reach into the Flint/Genesee community. Free IEP advocacy, special education rights training, and culturally responsive support. Critical resource in a region where families face both educational inequities and environmental health impacts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Especially important for Flint families navigating educational and health systems.
Detroit · multi-county
CAUSE — Coalition, Advocacy, Unified Systems, Empowerment
Michigan's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center for families of color, serving Detroit and Wayne County. Free IEP advocacy, training, and culturally responsive support. Particularly focused on closing the service gap for Black and minority families in Michigan's special education system.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Culturally responsive — particularly strong for Detroit families.
Lansing · multi-county
Michigan Alliance for Families
Michigan's primary federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, workshops, and one-on-one support for Michigan families statewide. Knows Michigan's special education rules and procedural requirements.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Essential before any IEP meeting or dispute.
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