The Special Education Rights for Parents and Children is located on the DPI Website HERE
Significant Learning Disability new criteria for eligibility. Learn more HERE
The following resources were compiled to help parents/caregivers who have children with special needs.
Compass Wisconsin Information about state aid for children’s long-term support services
www.compasswisconsin.org
Family Voices of Wisconsin Statewide network of families who advocate for children/youth with disabilities
608-220-9598
www.fvofwi.org
Parent’s Place Family resource center offers classes & workshops for parents & children
262-549-5575
www.ppacinc.org
Parents United Consortium Free presentations and workshops for parents and professionals
262-965-2001
www.parentsunitedwi.org
Southeast Regional Center Family resource center at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
414-266-6333
www.southeastregionalcenter.org
Team Up with families Katy’s Kloset lends assistive devices & medical equipment, free family events
262-746-9034
www.teamupwithfamilies.org
United Cerebral Palsy of Southeastern Wisconsin Respite care program, monthly respite & recreation night
414-329-4511
www.ucpsew.org
Variety-the children’s charity Future kids program, Freedom program, Chatter Matters Communication camp
414-266-3812
www.varietywi.org
WI Family Assistance Center for Education, Training & Support (WI FACETS)
414-374-4645
www.wifacets.org
Wisconsin Family Ties Parent run organization offers workshops and help with advocacy, support
608-267-6888
www.wifamilyties.org
Wisconsin First Step Database of more than 3,000 agencies and 15,000 services for families to access
1-800-642-7837
www.mch-hotlines.org
WI Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative (WSPEI) Resource to strengthen parent-educator partnerships
877-844-4925
www.wspei.org