When a family is in crisis, finding the right help shouldn't be a second struggle. We provide one-on-one consultations to cut through the noise and address your family's specific needs immediately. By building a personalized “Success Roadmap”, we help you understand and access essential local resources, ensuring you have a clear, supported path from instability to a thriving home environment.
Success Starts with You!
Our mission is clear: We aim to empower families by delivering vital resources and steadfast advocacy. We recognize that in order for children to thrive, the needs of the entire family unit must be addressed. By supporting the whole circle, we strengthen the foundation that enables every child to succeed from the very beginning.
Our Services
Family Resource Navigation
Inclusive Advocacy
We recognize the profound need for support when caring for a child with special needs. Our dedicated advocacy helps families navigate special education, secure referrals, access respite care, and navigate county waiver systems. We stand with you to ensure your child has every resource they need to thrive.
Empowerment Workshops
We believe that a parent is a child’s most powerful advocate, but even the strongest champions need the right tools. Our workshops are designed to bridge the gap between home and school by equipping you with essential knowledge. This includes but is not limited to, K-12 navigation, developmental milestones, and financial literacy. We don't just provide information; we boost your confidence and foster community connections so you can lead your family with strength and expertise.
Emergency Stabilization Grants
Sometimes, a single unexpected bill is all it takes to derail a child’s stability. Our grants act as a safety net, ensuring a temporary setback doesn't become a permanent obstacle. We provide direct-pay assistance for essential needs like utilities and housing. By pairing these grants with our navigation services, we address the root cause of the crisis so you can focus on long-term goals.
Note: Grants are subject to eligibility, documentation of need, and fund availability.
Our Story: Supporting Families Since Day One
Our Story: Supporting Families Since Day One
For years, we have acted as informal advocates for families within our community, driven by the belief that a child’s success is deeply intertwined with the well-being of their entire family. We recognized that while many resources exist, the path to accessing them is often broken.
We are delighted to announce that our passion for advocacy has now taken a formal shape with the launch of the Family Advocate Circle.
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to establishing the essential frameworks—advocacy, education, and direct support—that families require to flourish.
Real milestones from families on the path to success.
She helped me get transportation for my second youngest son. I was driving to drop him off and pick him up everyday because the school told us we couldn’t get a bus. I was given all the information needed to get him transportation services and even what to say when calling, which made it that much easier for us.
The emotional support and advice I have received for the past decade plus is endless. I am so thankful for her friendship and support over the years, especially in those moments where I felt so alone and stuck. Thank you for everything!
The best! She helped me advocate for my Papi when the schools were stressing me out. She let me know there are deadlines that they must follow. She also let me know it’s okay to get on their nerves, because it’s their job to do these things.
She walked me through the steps of getting an IEP started. Examples were provided on how to write a letter to formally request a comprehensive evaluation. After many hurdles and tears, we were finally able to get it done. Since recieving the IEP my daughter is doing so much better!
She helped me during the most difficult time in my life when we were displaced from our home. She made sure my children had transportation from our temporary home to get to school which was so important bc their routine is a must!
Contact Information
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Family Advocate Circle
We are a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Corporation