Advocacy That Is Affordable For All Families

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Special Education Advocacy Shouldn’t Be Out of Reach

Standard Rate FAMILY PAYS 100%

Full published service rate

ELIGIBILITY

Applies to families who do not meet the reduced-rate criteria, are not requesting financial assistance, or are able to pay the published package rate.

Reduced Rate FAMILY PAYS 75%

25% reduction from the published rate

ELIGIBILITY

Available for families above the federal poverty guideline who are experiencing current financial strain, including job loss, reduced household income, significant disability-related expenses, active ABA services, or multiple ongoing therapy services.

Limited-Access Rate FAMILY PAYS 50%

50% reduction from the published rate

ELIGIBILITY

Reserved for families whose household income is at or below the current federal poverty guideline for their household size. A limited number of spaces are available.

Important: Sliding-scale rates are available only for qualifying advocacy packages over $500. Financial circumstances are self-reported, and income documentation or personal financial records are not required. Meeting an eligibility category does not guarantee a reduced-rate placement. All requests are reviewed individually and remain subject to availability.

PAYMENT POLICIES

Flexible Payment Arrangements

Every parent deserves clarity and a voice.

Every parent deserves to understand what is happening in their child’s education and feel prepared to participate in the decisions being made.

Private advocacy is an out-of-pocket service. For advocacy packages over $500, families may request an individualized deposit, installment schedule, or sliding-scale consideration before services begin.

Payment arrangements and sliding-scale rates are handled separately. A payment arrangement changes when payments are due, while an approved sliding-scale placement changes the percentage of the published rate the family pays.

Packages Over $500

Individualized deposits, installment schedules, and sliding-scale consideration are available only for qualifying advocacy packages totaling more than $500.

Individualized Deposits

A deposit may be required to reserve services. The amount is determined according to the selected package, anticipated scope of support, and approved payment arrangement.

Installment Schedules

When approved, package payments may be divided into scheduled installments. The payment amounts and due dates will be agreed upon and documented before services begin.

Sliding-Scale Review

Reduced-rate requests are reviewed using the eligibility categories and family payment percentages outlined in the sliding-scale section. Placements are limited and must be approved before services begin.

Payment plans and reduced rates are not the same. An installment schedule does not change the total package price; it changes when payments are made. Only an approved sliding-scale placement reduces the percentage of the published rate the family is responsible for paying.

We begin by talking through what is happening, what has already been tried, and what kind of support you are looking for. You do not need to have everything organized or know which service fits before reaching out. The consultation helps us identify the immediate concern, the people involved, and the most appropriate next step.

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Our Process

Consultation Call

Service Options and Payment

You are an active participant in the process. Together, we will select the package or service that best matches your child’s needs, and we will review available payment arrangements. A deposit is required before services can begin.

You will receive a written agreement explaining what is included, how communication will work, and any payment or scheduling requirements. When educational records or direct school communication are involved, the appropriate consent and FERPA documentation will also be completed.

Once services begin, I review the available information, identify priorities, and develop a clear path forward. Depending on the service, this may include advocacy strategy, IEP development, meeting preparation or facilitation, coaching, written recommendations, conflict resolution, professional development, or implementation support. We stay focused on practical next steps and adjust as new information becomes available.

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