awareness | acceptance | inclusion

Welcome to the Autism Faith Network

“If there’s any space that should be equipped to welcome autistic people, it should be places of worship.”

—Tonya Nash, Founder of the Autism Faith Network

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!

Manna from Heaven

Registration for Manna from Heaven has closed. We have reached capacity with our funding. This initiative provides $50 grocery store gift cards for autistic persons in need.

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Donate to our Nonprofit!

We accept donations all throughout the year! Your tax-deductible donation will support our three main initiatives: Manna from Heaven, Cheerful Giving, and Space to Belong. Thank you for supporting our cause!

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UPDATED RESOURCE

2026 Activity Toolkit

We are excited to share our updated Accessible Faith Initiative Toolkit! Get activity ideas for Autism Acceptance Month and beyond, guidance for starting a disability ministry, and more! Best of all, it’s FREE!

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Our History

The Autism Faith Network began in 2016 with the goal of equipping faith-based communities to become more autism friendly. Here’s how it got started.

Our Beginning

Our Mission

We seek to spread autism awareness, acceptance and inclusion in local and faith-based communities all over the world! Learn more about our mission and goals.

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Our Participants

Over 102 churches have participated in the Autism Faith Network since 2016! We hope to partner with more in the coming year! See if one of our churches is near you!

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Our Latest Blog Articles

Special Needs Advocate Highlight: Salina Miller

Having a child with special needs can thrust a parent into unknown territory. It's a whole new world of thinking and living, but Salina Miller has embraced this journey and is helping others along the way. She is an outstanding advocate, not only for her son, but for...

Special Needs Ministry Highlight: First Baptist Church of Glenarden

Are you looking for a church that is actively supportive of those with disabilities and their families? If so, look no further! We are starting a new blog series that features special needs ministries and disability advocates at churches all over the United States....

Self-Care for Special Needs Parents

The Autism Faith Network began out of a desire for churches to be more supportive for special needs families. While receiving support from others is important, we can't forget about supporting ourselves with self-care. Self-care is very important when you are...