Put your experience to work for the families who need it

1

Type of family advocacy you do

Choose all that apply. If you're just starting, pick the areas you'd want to focus on.

Special education & IEPs Insurance & Medicaid Diagnosis & healthcare Early intervention Behavioral & mental health Legal & guardianship Transition to adulthood Peer & emotional support Something else

2

Where you are today

Pick the one that fits best. There's a place here either way.

I'm a professional advocateI do this as paid or formal work today. I advocate informallyOften for my own family or others, not as a job. I'm not advocating yet, but I want to startI've lived this and I'm ready to help other families.

3

Your experience

However you got it. Lived experience counts.

How long have you been doing this kind of work?

Just exploring Under 1 year 1–3 years 3–5 years 5–10 years 10+ years

4

How you offer support

You set your own terms. This just helps us match well.

Do you offer your help free, for pay, or both?

Free For pay Both Not sure yet

What's your capacity — how many families could you support at any one time?

Not sure 1–2 3–5 6+

What is your service area?

Any geographic restrictions?

5

Certifications & credentials

Check any that apply. None of these are required to join.

COPAA / SEAT advocacy training Special education or disability attorney BCBA (behavior analyst) Licensed clinician (LCSW, LMFT, psychologist) Social worker Special education teacher / certified Former aide or teacher Parent center / PTI experience Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA) Lived experience as a parent / caregiver None yet Other

6

Anything else

Your approach, your story, what makes you a good fit. Optional.

7

About you

Last step. So we can reach you about matches.

Full name *

Email *

Phone *

State *

ZIP *

8

Stay in the loop

Optional. Tell us what you'd like to hear more about.

I'm interested in the certification program For advocates who want training and recognition to get started. I'm interested in the preferred referral program For advocates who want priority matches with families.