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 ~
Peer Specialists Limited (PSL)
PSL has a team of dedicated Parent Peer/Peer Specialists that are an integral part of providing advocacy for families, parents, and caregivers. Parent Peer Specialists have lived experience parenting or being a caregiver for a child with mental health and/or substance use needs. Through this powerful lived experience, Parent Peer Specialists are able to engage, support, and advocate for parents/caregivers. PSL assists families and caregivers in cultivating an empowering and supportive relationships within their family and the community. PSL services include advocacy services, support groups, parent peer support, education groups, and support groups. Please contact PSL at pslwi.org or 414-885-2234.
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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 414-303-5809.