United Way Children's Resource Center ASD/Autism Support Group
United Way of Central Florida
Lakeland, Florida - Polk County
Source checked
May 15, 2026
Lakeland-Winter Haven
1 checked detail
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5605 US Highway 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33812
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Provider overview
United Way of Central Florida hosts a Lakeland ASD/Autism Support Group for parents of young children, alongside resource center classes, playgroups, workshops, and developmental checkups.
United Way of Central Florida operates the Carol Jenkins Barnett United Way Children's Resource Center in Lakeland and provides community programs, early childhood supports, family resources, and support groups for Polk County families.
Quick facts
- Registration
- https://uwcf.org/support-groups/
- Contact page
- https://uwcf.org/support-groups/
- Phone
- 813-455-2846
- Efigueroa2@usf.edu
- Ages
- Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-6, including parents who have a child with ASD/autism
- Season
- ASD/Autism Support Group on the last Friday of each month from 10:00-11:30 AM, according to the source
- Cost
- The source does not publish a fee for the ASD/Autism Support Group; families should call or email to register because space is limited.
Location contacts
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The source lists United Way of Central Florida's Lakeland address and ASD support group registration contact.
Programs and offerings
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ASD/Autism Support Group
Monthly support group for parents who have a child with ASD/autism, with information, encouragement, childcare, and registration through the Children's Resource Center.
- Ages
- Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-6, including parents who have a child with ASD/autism
- Season
- ASD/Autism Support Group on the last Friday of each month from 10:00-11:30 AM, according to the source
- Schedule
- The source lists the last Friday of each month from 10:00-11:30 AM; families should confirm the current date, location, and childcare availability before attending.
- Cost
- The source does not publish a fee for the ASD/Autism Support Group; families should call or email to register because space is limited.
How we checked this listing (1 public sources)
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Listing check
- Last checked
- May 15, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official United Way of Central Florida Children's Resource Center support groups page says the Lakeland center provides classes, playgroups, workshops, developmental checkups, community activities, and support for parents and caregivers of children ages 0-6, and hosts an ASD/Autism Support Group on the last Friday of each month from 10:00-11:30 AM for parents who have a child with ASD/autism, with childcare provided and registration by phone or email.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
ASD/Autism Support Group
The official United Way of Central Florida Children's Resource Center support groups page says the Lakeland center provides classes, playgroups, workshops, developmental checkups, community activities, and support for parents and caregivers of children ages 0-6, and hosts an ASD/Autism Support Group on the last Friday of each month from 10:00-11:30 AM for parents who have a child with ASD/autism, with childcare provided and registration by phone or email.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: United Way of Central Florida describes a community-based learning and resource center, parent and caregiver support, classes, playgroups, workshops, developmental checkups, community activities, ASD/autism parent support, information, encouragement, childcare, and registration by phone or email.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm registration, childcare availability, group location, caregiver attendance expectations, language needs, sensory considerations for children attending childcare, accessibility at the meeting site, parking, whether siblings may attend, and whether the group is appropriate for the child's age and diagnosis stage.
What we checked
What we found: The official United Way of Central Florida Children's Resource Center support groups page says the Lakeland center provides classes, playgroups, workshops, developmental checkups, community activities, and support for parents and caregivers of children ages 0-6, and hosts an ASD/Autism Support Group on the last Friday of each month from 10:00-11:30 AM for parents who have a child with ASD/autism, with childcare provided and registration by phone or email.
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Sources used
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- Provider websiteUnited Way of Central Florida Support Groups
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What to confirm
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- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
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Questions to ask before you register
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- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is United Way Children's Resource Center ASD/Autism Support Group reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
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What information should families confirm with United Way of Central Florida?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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