Family Support

Family Advocacy & Support

A diagnosis changes everything. You don't have to figure out what comes next on your own.

What We Offer

What Family Advocacy Actually Does

Family advocacy at Mitchell's Place is more than guidance. It's a consistent relationship with someone who knows your child's story, understands the systems you're navigating, and stays with you as your needs change. The result is a family that feels informed, supported, and ready to advocate.

One advocate who knows your child's full care plan
Step-by-step guidance on special education services and legal rights
Individualized and ongoing support after graduation

Navigating the School System With You

School systems can be hard to navigate, especially when you're still learning what your child needs. That is exactly why the Parent Advocacy Program was created. We want to help you understand your rights, feel empowered to ask questions, and know how to advocate effectively for your child.

IEP Preparation
We help you review goals, ask the right questions, and walk into every meeting ready.
Transition Planning
Support for moving from early intervention into school and on into adulthood.

Additional Support

Parent Education & Training

Empower
With our monthly one-on-one sessions, you become empowered with knowledge. Our training is based on the curriculum From Emotions to Advocacy by WrightsLaw.
Educate
Advocacy topics include special education process, student and family rights, preparing for IEP meetings, understanding test scores, accommodations, IEP goals, and so much more.
Support
We help you connect with your school system, prepare for meetings, and review IEP goals. We are there for you every step of the way during this transition.

Resources to Help Every Step of the Way

Families also gain access to a library of tools, worksheets, and guides covering everything from insurance navigation to IEP preparation. These resources are designed to give parents a foundation between advocacy sessions, so the support doesn't stop when the appointment ends. Knowledge builds confidence. And confident parents are some of the most powerful advocates their children will ever have.

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Mitchell’s Place is a great and beautiful place filled with love from teachers, directors, staff up front! Everyone there is warm and genuine and way beyond that they help children shine on the spectrum, grow, and learn. We have been so impressed with our son’s growth and progress here!! I could not be more thankful we have this school about 40 minutes from our home!! The children, staff, school- I would give it more than 5 stars truly!!! 100 stars!!

Danielle Poe
I don’t often write reviews but I can’t say enough good things about this place. It is simply magic. My kids love it! Every day my kids look forward to going to Mitchell’s Place. They have helped my kids grow by leaps and bounds. The teachers, staff, and administration are well-educated, experience, loving, caring, and always go the extra mile for the MP kids and families.

Chris and Jenelle Hodges
We are so thankful to have found Mitchell’s Place. My son has thrived in the supportive environment. The staff is all invested in his success and have been such wonderful resources for our family! I can’t say enough good things about the program!

Erin Morgan
This place is amazing. It is inclusive & such a positive environment. The staff are so encouraging and happy to see every single person and child that comes in. The progress in the children’s lives after being at Mitchell’s Place is so evident that the people at Mitchell’s Place love what they do and care deeply about the children. Cannot say enough good things about this wonderful place!

Abigail Santos
Our son began Mitchell’s Place in fall of 2021, he started speech and occupational therapy. He began ABA therapy last November in 2022. We are absolutely amazed at the progress and accomplishments he has made and continues to surprise us every week. We have used the words “life changing” because it is absolutely the truth. We are so grateful for all the amazing therapist and staff at Mitchell’s Place. Our son is making his way, and they are providing him with all the tools he needs to succeed.

Meagan Martin
Mitchell’s Place has been a blessing to our family. The education and therapy that has been provided to our son and us has made a huge impact that will last a lifetime.

Jennifer Cowen
There’s a quote I think describes my feelings about Mitchell’s Place. “As one person I cannot change the world, but I can change the world of one person”. The diagnosis of Autism threw a challenge to our family to find the best services available for my son Mitchell. Realizing the options were limited, we decided not only to help our son but to help other families as well by opening Mitchell’s Place in 2005. The outcomes speak for themselves and we are proud to be a part of the Mitchell’s Place Family.

Allen Meisler