Michigan Family Voices
Description:
Michigan Family Voices is a grassroots collaborative that exists to identify and mobilize current and new family member and individual leaders to create a network across the state that will impact and effect positive change in policy. The group will create and maintain a statewide network of leaders to inform, build relationships with and/or work in partnership with decision-makers at all levels.
Our Mission
To achieve family-centered care for all children and youth with special needs and /or disabilities.
Our Vision
Every family with children and youth with special needs and/or disabilities receive family and person centered care.
Collaborative Learning Opportunities
Michigan Family Voices offers collaborative learning opportunities in local communities throughout the state.
Collaborative Learning Opportunities
Who Should Attend Michigan Family Voices Collaborative Learning Opportunities? Individuals and family members of young children, teen and young adults with specials needs/disabilities (including: youth guardians: adoptive, biological, foster and step-parents, domestic partners who co-parent, grandparents, siblings, aunts/uncles, nieces/nephews, cousins, neighbors, communities, religious leaders and any other person the individual defines as a family member), organizations and service providers who work with families of young children, teen, young adults, and individuals with disabilities.
We encourage individuals and families to invite people who provide support and services to you and your family. Providers are encouraged to invite individuals and families you support and serve. Forming partnerships between people served and those providing services is crucial in building collaboration and partnering in decision-making at all levels with individuals and families of children and youth with special needs and/or disabilities.
Location: Michigan Family Voices
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Category: Advocacy
Service: Advocacy and Disability Agencies