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At Francois Foundation for Autism, we help and support low income families and caregivers with autistic children by providing therapeutic tools, educational supplies,sensory play and learning activities,art and feeding the vulnerable families in Delaware.

πŸ’šπŸ‰ A Heartfelt Thank You to the Society of St. Andrew! πŸ‰πŸ’šThe Francois Foundation for Autism would like to extend a huge ...
08/16/2026

πŸ’šπŸ‰ A Heartfelt Thank You to the Society of St. Andrew! πŸ‰πŸ’š

The Francois Foundation for Autism would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to the Society of St. Andrew for generously donating more than 100 fresh, sweet watermelons to our Friends & Family Community Event!

Your generous donation helped us provide fresh, healthy food to families in our community and made our event even more special. Seeing families leave with delicious watermelons and smiles on their faces was truly a blessing. πŸ‰β€οΈ

We are grateful for community partners like you who believe in sharing, serving, and supporting families in need.

Thank you, Society of St. Andrew, for helping us make a differenceβ€”one family at a time! πŸ’™πŸ’›β€οΈ
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Society of St. Andrew - Delmarva
Christina School District
Delaware State University
Wilmington City Council
Harvest Christian Fellowship

πŸ§¦πŸ’™ EXCITING COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT! πŸ’™πŸ§¦We’re excited to welcome Charity Crossing to our Family & Friends Community Day! πŸŽ‰...
08/14/2026

πŸ§¦πŸ’™ EXCITING COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT! πŸ’™πŸ§¦

We’re excited to welcome Charity Crossing to our Family & Friends Community Day! πŸŽ‰

Charity Crossing will be joining us and generously giving away 500 pairs of Bombas socks to children and families in our community! 🧦❀️

We are so grateful for their partnership and commitment to helping families in need. Come out and enjoy a day filled with FREE resources, giveaways, school supplies, food, family activities, community organizations, and so much more!

πŸ“ Harvest Christian Academy
1101 New Castle Ave.
New Castle, DE 19720

🀝 Partnering with CBK Foundation and The Harvest Christian Academy

πŸ’š Children’s Wellness Advocate Sponsor: ChristianaCare

🧦 500 PAIRS OF SOCKS β€” FREE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

Bring the family and join us as we come together to support, celebrate, and strengthen our community! ❀️
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Christina School District
Delaware State University
New Castle Public Library
Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA)
Charity Crossing

A heartfelt thank you to AmeriHealth Caritas of Delaware for supporting our Back-to-School Community Event in Dover with...
08/13/2026

A heartfelt thank you to AmeriHealth Caritas of Delaware for supporting our Back-to-School Community Event in Dover with generous in-kind donations! πŸ’™πŸŽ’

Your donations helped us provide much-needed supplies and resources to children and families as they prepared for the new school year.

We truly appreciate your continued partnership and commitment to supporting Delaware families. Thank you for helping us make a meaningful difference in our community!


AmeriHealth Caritas Delaware
AmeriHealth Caritas
Dover Police Department-Delaware
Kent County, Delaware

πŸŽ‰ Meet Our Amazing Community Vendors! πŸŽ‰The countdown is almost over! We’re excited to introduce some of the incredible v...
08/07/2026

πŸŽ‰ Meet Our Amazing Community Vendors! πŸŽ‰

The countdown is almost over! We’re excited to introduce some of the incredible vendors and community partners who will be joining us for the Francois Foundation for Autism Back-to-School Community Day!

πŸ“… Saturday, August 8, 2026
πŸ•š 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
πŸ“ Dover Public Library

Be sure to stop by and visit:

πŸ’™ Student Advocacy Center – Educational advocacy and family support
🀝 HELP Initiative, Inc. – Community resources and outreach
🌸 Lilly Ascension Collections – Inspirational wearable art and gifts
πŸ₯— HOPP – The Harvest Outreach People Project – Fresh Table healthy food resources
🧠 Firm Foundation Health & Wellness – Mental health and wellness resources
🎡 ZΓΌmbini with Miss Chi – Music, movement, and interactive family fun
πŸ— Mother & Daughter Kitchen – Delicious food available for purchase

Plus, you’ll enjoy:
πŸŽ’ Free backpacks & school supplies (while supplies last)
πŸͺ₯ Free hygiene products
πŸ• Free pizza
🍧 Water ice
🎨 Sensory-friendly activities
🎲 Family games
🀝 Community resources for the whole family

A huge thank you to all of our vendors and partners for helping us prepare Delaware children for a successful school year. We can’t wait to see everyone on August 8th!


Dover Police Department-Delaware
Dover Public Library
Christina School DistrictDelaware State UniversityDelaware State PoliceR'Omari Francois

Thank you to our donor who donated our first Carnival Snow Cone machine. Tomorrow we will be making water ice for everyo...
08/07/2026

Thank you to our donor who donated our first Carnival Snow Cone machine. Tomorrow we will be making water ice for everyone. See you all at the Dover public library for back to school community day.

Thefrancoisfoundationforautism.org
R'Omari Francois

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) now offers a new online application process to request an Autism Warn...
08/03/2026

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) now offers a new online application process to request an Autism Warning Street Sign.

Before you apply, be sure to have:
βœ”οΈ A completed medical certification form signed by a medical professional.
βœ”οΈ A letter of support from your HOA or property management company. If you don't have one, your local State Senator or State Representative can provide a letter of support.

Once you have both documents, you can complete the application online.

To learn more and apply, visit: deldot.gov/Programs/autismWarning/

πŸ’™ A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Children’s Wellness Advocate Sponsor! πŸ’™The Francois Foundation for Autism is incredibly g...
07/29/2026

πŸ’™ A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Children’s Wellness Advocate Sponsor! πŸ’™

The Francois Foundation for Autism is incredibly grateful to ChristianaCare for partnering with us as our Children’s Wellness Advocate Sponsor for our 2026 Back-to-School Community Day!

Your generosity and commitment to the health and well-being of children and families are helping us make a lasting impact across Delaware. Because of your support, more children will receive school supplies, backpacks, free meals, sensory-friendly activities, and access to valuable community resources as they prepare for a successful school year.

Together, we’re creating brighter futures, stronger families, and healthier communities.

Thank you, ChristianaCare, for believing in our mission and investing in the children and families we proudly serve. We truly appreciate your partnership and support!

πŸ’œ Together, we can change lives.


ChristianaCare
New Castle County Police
Delaware State University
Delaware State Police
R'Omari Francois

🚨 Workshop Cancellation Notice 🚨Dover Public Library Due to an unexpected emergency, today our Sensory Art & Craft Works...
07/26/2026

🚨 Workshop Cancellation Notice 🚨Dover Public Library

Due to an unexpected emergency, today our Sensory Art & Craft Workshop has been canceled.

We sincerely apologize for the short notice and any inconvenience this may cause our registered families. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

We will share information about future workshops as soon as it becomes available. πŸ’™

β€” The Francois Foundation for Autism
Dover Public Library
Dover Police Department-Delaware

πŸŽ‰ πŸ“™βœοΈHelp Us Bring More Smiles to Children! πŸŽ‰πŸ–οΈπŸ“šThe Francois Foundation for Autism is looking for a generous sponsor to ...
07/18/2026

πŸŽ‰ πŸ“™βœοΈHelp Us Bring More Smiles to Children! πŸŽ‰πŸ–οΈπŸ“š

The Francois Foundation for Autism is looking for a generous sponsor to donate a bounce house for our Back-to-School Community Event on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Dover Public Library.

Your sponsorship will provide a fun, safe, and inclusive experience for hundreds of children and families, including children with autism and other developmental disabilities. A bounce house will be one of the highlights of the day and create lasting memories for our community.

πŸ’™ Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, as the Francois Foundation for Autism is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

πŸ›’ To purchase the bounce house and have it shipped directly to us, please click the link below:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2EC2HWS7OLME0?ref_=wl_share

As a sponsor, your business will receive:
✨ Recognition on our social media platforms
✨ Acknowledgment at the event
✨ The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of local children and families

If you have any questions, please contact us at 302-365-4987 or send us a direct message.

Together, we can make this a day filled with fun, inclusion, and unforgettable memories! β€οΈπŸ’™

Thefrancoisfoundationforautism.org


Christina School District
Wilmington Department of Police - Delaware
Delaware State University
Dover Police Department-Delaware
Delaware State Police
New Castle County Police
Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA)
Wilmington City Council
YMCA of Delaware

πŸŽ‰ Calling All Vendors & Sponsors! πŸŽ‰The Francois Foundation for Autism is looking for vendors, community organizations, a...
07/16/2026

πŸŽ‰ Calling All Vendors & Sponsors! πŸŽ‰

The Francois Foundation for Autism is looking for vendors, community organizations, and sponsors to join us for our Back-to-School Fun Day on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the Dover Public Library, 35 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901.

August 15,2026, from 10 am -4 pm at the Harvest Christian Academy,1101 new castle Ave, new castle DE 19720

This free community event will serve 400+ children and families by providing school supplies, backpacks, hygiene products, educational resources, and fun family activities.

We’re looking for:
✨ Business Vendors
✨ Community Resource Organizations
✨ Nonprofit Organizations
✨ Health & Wellness Providers
✨ Food Vendors
✨ Event Sponsors

Sponsorships and in-kind donations are also needed, including school supplies, backpacks, hygiene products, bottled water, healthy snacks, gift cards, and financial contributions to help make this event a success.

Partner with us to make a lasting impact in the lives of Delaware children and families as they prepare for a successful school year!

πŸ“§ [email protected]
πŸ“ž (302) 365-4987
🌐 www.thefrancoisfoundationforautism.org

Together, we can ensure every child starts the school year prepared, confident, and ready to succeed! πŸ’™πŸ§©


Christina School District
Delaware State Police
YMCA of Delaware
MaidPro Middletown De
New Castle Public Library
Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA)
Delaware State University

Address

P. O. Box 11202
Wilmington, DE
19850

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+13023171017

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