Grandparent Autism Network

a vital resource for autism...and each other!

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How to Volunteer

Our network is growing and we are proud that we are an all volunteer non-profit organization. Please participate in our efforts to increase understanding, advocacy and social opportunities for grandparents and grandchildren.

If you click on the blue links below, you will receive more information about how you can help in these areas.

Education Help us facilitate programs to increase understanding about autism and the medical, educational, legal and social issues that impact families.
Advocacy Increase awareness and support for autism through educational outreach to schools, the community and/or government. Identify autism resources and encourage job opportunities.
Social Events Assist with events and volunteer at Socials for Adults with Autism & Their Caregivers
Activities with Grandchildren Plan and participate in activities and group entertainment to share with our grandchildren.
Grants and Foundations Identify funding sources to increase support for our GAN programs.
Community Outreach Research potential resources, contact organizations for grandparent referrals and increase GAN’s visibility on a local and national basis.
Public Relations Assist in preparing and distributing brochures, flyers, press releases and articles. Help to identify and access social media resources.
Site Leaders Help to identify cost-free meeting sites throughout Orange County.
Communications Assist in editing eNewsletters to grandparents.
Website Update our GAN and FAN websites with new resources for families.

More Announcements

Gift Giving Tips and Gift Suggestions

Posted: December 2, 2024

Pre-Holiday Suggestions Inform family members, in advance, about how they can minimize anxiety or behavioral incidents. Enlist other children to be inclusive in pre-planned activities with your grandchild. Prepare your […]

Helpful Holiday Suggestions

Posted: November 28, 2024

Think Ahead and Establish New Traditions Plan how you can meet your family’s needs and set realistic expectations. Forgive yourself if the holiday is not “perfect,” and traditional. Modify celebrations […]

Holiday Tips

Posted: November 27, 2024

The holiday season is a joyful time of the year, but it also can be stressful for kids with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Here are a […]

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Grandparent Autism Network
360 E. First Street #202
Tustin, CA 92780-3211
Tel: 714.573.1500
E: [email protected]

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Our Mission: To promote awareness and understanding of autism and to enhance the resources essential to community responsiveness.

GAN is a registered 501(c)(3): Tax ID# 20-5230144

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