AUsome Moms began in 2014 as an online support group, founded by Kelly Andrus whose son had recently been diagnosed with autism. As she encountered other mothers traveling the same journey, she rallied and began hosting monthly dinners, creating a space for them to lean on one another. After a humble beginning, a handful of women meeting over food and drinks transformed into an ever-growing community of more than 11,000 women, who all have one thing in common: raising a child on the autism spectrum. We realized we could do more as a nonprofit, and became an official nonprofit organization in 2019. With the current diagnosis rate of autism being 1:36 AUsome Moms has grown into a staple for a multitude of DFW families. Donations go directly back to AUsome Moms families in the form of special needs swim lessons, safety kits, sensory items, and more. Funding enables us to host several FREE events each year, such as respite events for mothers and autism-friendly events for the whole family. We also host one of the largest autism resource fairs in the metroplex each year in April. Inspired by their own children, our non-profit is run by an all-female 100% volunteer board that strives to provide for the autism community in meaningful ways. Help us continue to reach families in need of support, education, and resources.
Monetary donations to assist with items such as:
Special Needs Swim Lessons
Safety Kits
Sensory Bundles
Family events
Vendors for our annual Resource Fair
AUsome Moms was created to provide support, social opportunities, and education to families of children on the autism spectrum throughout the DFW metroplex. AUsome Moms is devoted to supporting local moms in our community and making a positive impact on their lives and the lives of their children.
Organization name
AUsome Moms
Causes
Intellectual, Developmental, and Physical Differences
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Hunt, Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Kaufman, Johnson, Hood, Grayson, Fannin, Erath, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Collin
BIPOC Leadership
Board Chair
Address
P.O. Box 270211