RISE

AC Cares strives to assist others in their goals to rise up above their current circumstances. Families in need come to AC Cares for assistance in sifting through the confusing and difficult services available, so that parents and children can receive the assistance they need and deserve.

Whether a parent is seeking care coordination services, Medicaid advice and guidance or a special-needs diagnosis, AC Cares can help the family to R.I.S.E. up in the following ways:

R – Referrals

R is for REFERRALS, and at AC Cares, we provide our community with quality, personal referrals to the professionals and services most needed.

I – Information

I is for INFORMATION, and AC Cares is ready with the information you need to navigate the road ahead with confidence and knowledge.

S – Support

S is for SUPPORT, and AC Cares wishes to support you and your family in a variety of ways Individual/family support can be sought for specific needs

E – Education

E is for EDUCATION, and AC Cares has a continual commitment to developing and offering educational programs and materials to our community.

R is for REFERRALS

R is for REFERRALS, and at AC Cares, we provide our community with quality, personal referrals to the professionals and services most needed. Our referral program includes:

Medical professionals – whether you are looking for a doctor or other healthcare provider, we have the widest scope of medical professionals to connect you with in your search. Tending to the medical needs of your child is one of the most important decisions you will make, and whether you are seeking an ongoing medical care provider such as a primary care physician or a one-time visit with a specialist or second-opinion doctor, we have a wide range of medical personnel we can confidently share with you on your search.

Additionally, you may be seeking non-medical referrals, such as:

attorneys and accountants adept at dealing with situations and the particular needs of families
professionals in real estate and construction who can ensure that your living situation is optimal for your needs
educators and learning specialists who can work alongside you in acquiring the best possible educational outcomes for your child
hairdressers, clothing sales, specialty items, pet care – the people and items you need, prescreened to know that they will be accommodating and educated in your particular situation.

No need is too big or too small for our ever-growing, always updated referral program.

INFORMATION

I is for INFORMATION

I is for INFORMATION, and AC Cares is ready with the information you need to navigate the road ahead with confidence and knowledge. Information is available on topics ranging from ABA – Applied Behavioral Services – through various types of therapies, medical and legal forms, Medicaid and more. Contact AC Cares with your questions, struggles and concerns, and we would be happy to provide you with the information needed to assist you in making plans and decisions for a bright and stable future for your family.

As you need information and have questions about various topics facing your family, at AC Cares we will either:

Supply you with the needed information, or
Search for appropriate information and answers, retaining your dilemma and information for the future.

If you have a question, we are sure that others will as well, and will strive to be prepared for the future.

SUPPORT

S is for SUPPORT

S is for SUPPORT, and AC Cares wishes to support you and your family in a variety of ways, including:

Support groups including others in similar circumstances and facing the same types of challenges in their families. Support groups have facilitators who will moderate the group, ensure that issues and questions are addressed in an open, non-judgemental and supportive fashion by all participants.
Individual/family support can be sought for specific needs that may not overlap with others at AC Cares.

No one should feel alone, and at AC Cares WE care, and our community is there to provide families with a listening ear, safety net or shoulder to cry upon when circumstances and obstacles seem insurmountable.

EDUCATION

E is for EDUCATION

E is for EDUCATION, and AC Cares has a continual commitment to developing and offering educational programs and materials to our community. Such programs include:

Educational workshops on timely topics ranging from finances and legalities to care coordination services. These workshops and seminars will be offered both virtually online and in person, and are available for members of our community looking to expand their knowledge and thus their options for their families.
Educational materials are available for families in need, and if a particular topic is needed but not addressed in our workshops and seminars, new programs are constantly being developed to satisfy the needs of our community as well as the changes constantly made in the world regarding services, situations and solutions.

It is through education that we become empowered, as knowledge is an invaluable tool in navigating the often confusing – and often hidden – options and opportunities for your family.All workshops and seminars are open to guests, friends and family members, so that our educational outreach can affect the largest number of people.