Weekly Update October 10, 2025

Michigan Alliance for Families provides a wide variety of training opportunities for families, including an upcoming workshop titled "Empowered Parent IEP Workshop." Please see the attachment for a full list of workshops. Registration is required and can be accessed through the attachment.

Living and Learning Enrichment Center in Northville is hosting a free financial planning workshop for families of people with special needs on October 15th. Registration is required and families can register here.

Strive Center for Autism is pleased to sponsor the upcoming Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 18th at We Rock the Specturm Gym in Novi!

The event is from 2:00-6:00pm on Saturday, October 18th and offers opportunities for families to trick or treat as well as opportunities to play in the gym, but families do need to register to attend the event.

Please click the link to find more information or register for the event. We hope to see you there!

Strive Center is also a proud sponsor of U of M Flint's Inclusive Halloween event again this year!

Our team participates in this amazing event every year! We will have a trick or treat table and hope to see your family there!

This event allows all families to trick or treat indoors, and includes crafts, snacks, a silent disco, and more!

The event is from 5:00-7:30pm on Friday, October 24th

For more information, check out the link.

To register for the event, use this link.

We know how hard all our families work to ensure their children have everything they need. We like to share information on available grant programs with you periodically as a way to help.

Bluestone Voices for Autism This program awards financial aid each quarter to support families of and providers for children on the autism spectrum. We have had families have success with this program in the past, and they have a deadline of September 5th for this quarter's awards.

United Healthcare Children's Foundation This program has some eligibility requirements outlined at the link, but reviews applications on an ongoing basis, so there is no specific deadline to apply. We have had families receive grants from this organization as well.

Autism Speaks Grant Info This page lists a variety of grants for families affected by Autism.

Cathlyn joined the Strive team in September 2025. Previously she worked as a caregiver at a local daycare for 5 years.

Cathlyn has a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. She graduated from the University of Michigan- Flint in May of 2025

Outside of work, Cathlyn enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family, or exploring in nature. She enjoys taking long walks with her dog.

.

Many parents may not be aware of our social media, and we'd love for you to follow us! We share tips and tricks for families, staff birthdays and work anniversaries, and other info.

Follow us here on Facebook or Instagram

We'll just keep this link right here, for your convenience. For any absences scheduled in advance, please use this form to report the dates. You may take an entire day or half day, depending on your needs.

Therapy Schedule Update Form

Here are some upcoming dates that the centers will be closed:

Friday, October 17th - BOTH centers closed for PD Day

Wednesday, November 26th - Friday November 28th - BOTH centers closed for Thanksgiving

Monday, December 22nd - Friday January 2nd - BOTH centers closed for holidays

If your family is planning a longer absence around one of those dates, or at another time, please let us know as soon as you are able!

Email: info@sc-centers.com
Website: www.sc-centers.com
Location: Burton and Brighton, MI
Phone: 810-344-8082