❤️ Celebrating 20 Years of Community Impact
For more than two decades, TAFA has had the privilege of supporting individuals with autism and their families throughout Southern Arizona. We’re grateful for the incredible community that has made this journey possible!
📢 Autism Evaluation Update
We have reached capacity and are no longer accepting new autism evaluation requests. We appreciate the trust families have placed in TAFA over the years and look forward to continuing our mission in new ways in 2027.
Our Mission Continues. Our Impact Evolves.
A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS IN 2027
For more than 20 years, the Tucson Alliance for Autism has been dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with autism and their families.
Now, we’re excited to build on that legacy in a new way—by investing in the organizations and programs that make our community stronger.
Our new mission
A New Way to Strengthen Our Community
Beginning in January 2027, TAFA will transition to a grantmaking organization, providing financial support to nonprofit organizations and programs that serve individuals with autism throughout Southern Arizona.
Rather than delivering services directly, we will invest in the organizations already doing meaningful work—helping them grow, strengthen their programs, and reach more people.
Beginning in 2027, TAFA plans to focus its efforts on:
Supporting Local Nonprofits
Providing grants to qualifying nonprofit organizations whose programs and services benefit individuals with autism and their families.
Strengthening Community Programs
Helping organizations expand their capacity, improve accessibility, and enhance the programs they offer.
Encouraging Collaboration
Building relationships with community partners who share our commitment to supporting individuals with autism throughout Southern Arizona.
Creating Lasting Impact
Investing TAFA’s resources where they can make a meaningful and sustainable difference in our community.
Additional information about grant opportunities, eligibility, and application procedures will be shared as our new organizational structure takes shape.
Help Us Shape the Future of TAFA
Great Things Happen When Communities Come Together.
Do you know a nonprofit organization or community program making a meaningful difference for individuals with autism in Southern Arizona?
We want to hear about them!
As we develop our grantmaking efforts for 2027, we invite families, professionals, and community members to help us discover organizations doing important work.
With Gratitude for the Past and Excitement for the Future
For more than 20 years, TAFA has been fortunate to be part of the journeys of so many individuals and families.
We’ve celebrated milestones, witnessed personal growth, built lasting relationships, and experienced firsthand the strength and resilience of the autism community.
To the families who have trusted us, the professionals who have dedicated their time and expertise, the donors who have supported our mission, and the community partners who have stood beside us: Thank you.
You have helped make TAFA what it is today.
While closing this chapter of direct services is bittersweet, we are excited about the possibilities ahead.
We believe this transition offers an opportunity to build upon the foundation we’ve established and continue supporting the autism community in meaningful new ways.
Our story isn’t ending. We’re simply beginning a new chapter.
And we look forward to writing it together.
