Mentor Program
Parent to Parent Support
TACA Parent Mentors are autism parents who volunteer their time to offer one-on-one support and resources about autism-related topics, such as; co-occurring conditions common in autism, nutritional and dietary support, insurance, obtaining services, navigating IEP’s (Individualized Education Program), therapies, and more.
Our amazing TACA Mentors have been TACA members for 2+ years and are parents and caregivers – just like you. With their experience, our TACA mentors are eager to guide diagnosed parents on how to gain services, support families looking into starting the GFCF (Gluten Free Casein Free) diet, help families navigating IEP’s and answer questions regarding various medical interventions.
Eligibility Requirements:
To qualify for the TACA Mentor Program, applicants must:
1. Be an active member of the TACA Hope & Help Facebook Group – Engaging in this group ensures mentees are familiar with TACA’s support model and available resources.
2. Have attended at least two TACA virtual events within the last year – Demonstrating participation in TACA’s educational programs ensures a foundational understanding of key autism-related topics.
3. Have downloaded a TACA resource – Accessing and utilizing TACA materials prepares mentees for productive conversations with their mentors.
Sign up for a TACA Mentor in 3 Easy Steps:
Step 1
Watch this 5-minute video from our Parent Mentor Coordinator to learn about our program.
Step 2
Complete the brief quiz, fill out your application and press submit.
Step 3
Get matched within an average of 2 weeks of submitting your application!
before you apply,
watch this video message from the parent mentor coordinator
would you like to help other families and pay it forward?
Mentors need to be parents of a child diagnosed with ASD, or of whom they have conservatorship. Mentors must have two or more years experience on the autism journey, be an active TACA Member and have had their own TACA Mentor previously.
would you like to help other families and pay it forward?
Mentors need to be parents of a child diagnosed with ASD, or of whom they have conservatorship. Mentors must have two or more years experience on the autism journey, be an active TACA Member and have had their own TACA Mentor previously.