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Autism on the Seas Foundation

Respite Grants for Families

Fully funded, professionally supported respite breaks for families facing the extraordinary demands of autism and complex developmental disabilities. 

Restoring Families. Relieving Caregiver Crisis. 

Our Mission

We relieve caregiver burnout, restore family well-being, and foster emotional renewal by providing professionally supported respite grants for families navigating autism and complex developmental needs.

Explore Our Impact

For the past 10 years, the Autism on the Seas Foundation has been serving families and demonstrating that respite is not a luxury—it is essential support for families.

Fund a Respite Grant

Demand for our respite grants far exceeds the funding available. Your generosity WILL change lives. 

Our Respite Grants

The Foundation opens grant cycles application when funding becomes available. Visit our Respite Grants page to find out if you would qualify and register for notification emails.

The Latest from Autism on the Seas Foundation...

Newsletter: "The View from the Bridge — Summer 2026" 

Our latest update on fundraising, Dreams Come True respite grants and what's ahead. 

From our Grantees: About having a shared experience together as a family

"Spending time together that did not include a doctor's appointment or therapy appointment was truly a blessing. It was great to be able to allow our children the experience of playing with other children without the bounds of therapy. All of their social experiences are therapy and/or school based on a day to day basis. This experience just allowed them to be kids in an environment that still was able to cater to each of their unique needs."
The Chambers Family
"We were able to take our first airplane ride together, we overcame my son fear of water, and we were able to interact with others who we don’t have the possibility to in our normal day to day."
The Bowles Family
"Betsy really clicked with my son, and nearly instantly understood his triggers, personality, and wavelength. I’m certain we have made a life-long friend in her. Never in my life has someone understood and cared for my son like she did, truely understanding how his brain works, and not only avoiding meltdowns, but when he did have any, she was able to find a solution almost immediately, and bring him back to calm."
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The Elbeyli Family
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