When a child struggles to maintain emotional well-being, the whole family is impacted. Parents can feel confused about where to go for help. This toolkit provides an overview of information about crisis response, school-based services, medical systems, family support networks and places to advocate for systemwide improvements.
Sample Letters to Support Families in their Education Advocacy - PAVE
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advocate is someone who works toward a cause or goal. Sometimes the hardest part of advocacy is figuring out what to do next. When a child has unmet needs at school, family advocates can seek changes to a student’s services by asking for an evaluation, a meeting, a behavioral assessment, or something else. Putting any request in writing formalizes the process and holds everyone accountable.
When it comes to future planning, it can feel overwhelming to think about. As your child or family member with a Developmental or Intellectual Disability ages, you do as well. Planning ahead can help guide you and your family member into the next stages of life. This can help lead to individuals living a life as independent as possible and receiving the support to participate in the activities and services they would like. It is never too early to start planning for the future. The link below is a page created to share resources to assist families and caregivers in planning for the future. www.informingfamilies.org
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