Then you will need to contact the department of Children and Family. You can also contact the social security office that is closest to your city or county to find out further information that the state can provide, and also they may have programs through Medicaid for children. You can also google search non-profit organizations in the state and your residing county. Reach out to the autism society of Florida, and there may be a local chapter per county. Another source that is at your disposition is the department of education in Tallahassee, they may know of programs for kids with special needs and autism that are available to you and your child. I hope this helps you. Here are some articles I found:

https://www.thearcofil.org/arc-and-florida-cour...

https://www.kidswaivers.org/fl/

https://Myflorida.gov

Best of luck!

Thanks a lot for taking so much effort in answering😊

check with your state's programs for autistic and special needs children. Also reach out to your local non-profits. Sometimes they might not have the help you seek, but know where to go and point you in the right direction. Don't fear asking, advocate and keep trying. You will find what you need, just keep trying.

I am not sure where you are, but here in California respite care is arranged through one of the regional centers. There is also a program called in home supportive services, which is administered by the county social services agency.

Oh, how states vary by agency name usage! I'm in WA, where DCYF (Department of Children, Youth, and Families) is very similar in name to department of Children and Family. Here, it is the current incarnation of Child Protective Services (CPS). My eyes went wide for a moment before I remembered that this is a multi-regional resource. My apologies. ;)