County resource guide
Saginaw County, Michigan
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Saginaw County. Michigan statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
6 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Saginaw · multi-county
Covenant HealthCare — Pediatric Developmental Services
Covenant HealthCare is the primary health system in the Saginaw/Bay City region, providing developmental pediatric evaluations for children with suspected autism and developmental delays. Serves Saginaw County and the broader mid-Michigan region as a key diagnostic resource between Flint and Traverse City.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Saginaw
Early On Saginaw County
Michigan's Early On program for Saginaw County provides free early intervention services for infants and toddlers under 3 showing developmental concerns. Includes speech therapy, occupational therapy, developmental therapy, and family support. Federally mandated under IDEA Part C — free regardless of income.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No diagnosis required — developmental concern is sufficient.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Saginaw
Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority
Saginaw County CMH coordinates publicly funded ABA therapy, developmental disability case management, and HCBS waiver services for autism in Saginaw County. As the local mental health authority, they are the primary gateway to Medicaid-funded services and Michigan DD waiver programs in mid-Michigan.
Medicaid/waiver funded. Call for intake to access ABA, respite, and HCBS waiver services.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Saginaw
Autism Society — Saginaw Valley Area
The Saginaw Valley area affiliate of the Autism Society of Michigan supports families across Saginaw County and the mid-Michigan region. Parent support groups, family resource events, and connection to local autism services in the Saginaw/Bay City area.
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.
Saginaw · multi-county
Michigan Alliance for Families — Mid-Michigan
Michigan Alliance for Families provides free IEP advocacy and special education support to families in Saginaw County and the broader mid-Michigan area. Statewide PTI with expertise in Michigan special education law, procedural safeguards, and dispute resolution.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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