Youth Advocacy ~
M.O.V.E. Wisconsin
M.O.V.E. Wisconsin is a youth-led group that is promoting youth and young adults voices in Wisconsin. M.O.V.E stands for Motivating Others through Voices of Experience. We are a chapter of a national organization called Youth M.O.V.E. National.
M.O.V.E. Wisconsin is made up of youth and young adults who have lived experience in various systems, such as mental health, juvenile justice and child welfare. We support youth and young adults to advocate for changes to be made around issues that pertain to them on the local, state and national level.
If you would like to learn more about M.O.V.E. Wisconsin, contact us at 414-977-4249.
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Family Advocacy ~
Family Strong, LLC
Essential to the success of our program, are our partnerships with and commitment to empower and strengthen families. Family Strong, the family advocacy agency, offers an opportunity to connect with other parents/caregivers who have had similar experiences. For more information on connecting with other parents/caregivers, please call Family Strong at 414-446-9532.
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Educational Advocacy ~
Special Education Advocacy Group (SEA Group)
Wraparound Milwaukee initiated educational advocacy service in 2003 to help care coordinators and families advocate for the development of appropriate Individual Education Plans (IEP) and secure more public, better school placements for children with serious emotional and mental health needs. The SEA Group assists care coordinators and families with school issues including placements and obtaining IEPs.
Chris Shafer is the director of the SEA Group. She encourages you to contact her for educational advocacy and support at (414) 257-6799. Visit their website at https://www.specialeducationadvocacygroup.com/