Balance Autism
Mental Health CareIowa, United States51-200 Employees
Balance Autism is a nonprofit organization in the mental health care sector based in Altoona, Iowa. It traces its origins to 1991, when a group of parents and professionals explored new living and working opportunities for adults with autism, and it was established in 1994 as The Homestead, a farm-centered program where adults with autism could live and work. Since then, the organization has broadened its scope to serve people of all ages and to integrate evidence-based approaches from autism research into its services. Each year Balance Autism serves more than 300 children and 150 adults, supported by a sizeable workforce that delivers its programs across its region. The nonprofit has expanded beyond the initial farm model to provide a range of services aligned with contemporary practices in autism care. In February 2026, Balance Autism announced a partnership with Metro West Learning Center, LLC, aimed at expanding opportunities and impact.