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DIY Advocacy Center – Helping parents advocate for their families and to overcome barriers to behavioral health

DIY Advocacy Center

Helping parents advocate for their families and to overcome barriers to behavioral health

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ADVOCACY

ad·vo·ca·cy noun \ˈad-və-kə-sē\ : to ensure that people’s voices are heard and we’re able to defend and safeguard our rights. ...more

I don’t even know what questions to ask!

If you've ever felt this way, DIY Advocacy Center is here to help. We have first-hand experiences navigating the health care and education systems with a child that needs assistance and we want to share our successes with you.  

If your child's behaviors are concerning you and you haven't been able to get the help you need, DIY Advocacy Center can help you break down barriers and access the support you're seeking.

DIY Advocacy Center

Helping parents advocate for their families and to overcome barriers to behavioral health care.

The DIY Advocacy Center was developed to share knowledge, tools, and a practical process with families of children with behavioral challenges.  The Center was founded upon the belief that you know your child best and given the right plan and process, you will make decisions best suited to your family’s unique needs.

Troubling and Explosive Behaviors

What do you do when your child is displaying self-defeating and harmful behaviors?  …more

Navigating Health & Education Services

Navigating the medical system and other services when we have a serious medical condition can be overwhelming and confusing. Sometimes it is helpful to have someone who has been there to help.  …more

Resources

The Internet is filled with information and it is often difficult to discern which information is “good.”  At DIY Advocacy Center, we have prioritized making this easier for families.     …more

Legislative Efforts

When we’ve been successful advocating for our own family’s needs, we have the skill to influence policy changes that help all families.  In fact, parents with lived experiences were instrumental in getting new laws passed in 2015 and 2017.  Click to learn more about these safe transition laws.    …more