For families raising an autistic child, a backyard without a secure fence is an active danger zone.
1 in 31 children is diagnosed with autism, meaning thousands of families across Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence counties are navigating these unique safety challenges every single day.
Nearly 50% of autistic children attempt to elope or wander from safe environments, a rate four times higher than their neurotypical peers.
Wandering is unpredictable and often silent, making nearby roads, dense woods, and neighborhood pools life-threatening hazards.
The Financial Barrier
The most effective way to prevent elopement is a secure, physical perimeter. However, the cost of a standard privacy fence can easily reach $5,000 or more. For families already stretched thin by the costs of medical care, specialized therapy, and specialized equipment, this critical safety measure is entirely out of reach.
How Your Donation Helps
Your tax-deductible donation goes directly toward funding the materials and professional installation of a secure perimeter for local families. You are doing more than building a fence. You are giving a child a safe sensory outlet and giving exhausted parents their peace of mind back.
