Chances Advocates offers comprehensive mental health services for children and adults, as well as advocacy services for children with unique abilities.
Our advocacy program serves children from 18 months to 18 years of age to help navigate resources and access to appropriate services to meet their needs. Mental health counseling is offered to individuals aged 7 years of age to 65+, addressing a wide range of needs. Our company hosts a free monthly support group for moms of children with ASD. Additionally, we collaborate with other community providers who serve children with unique abilities. The role of the social worker/ advocate is to support families following an initial autism diagnosis. Understanding the emotional and logistical challenges and implementing support/ resources. Our advocates help parents process the diagnosis in a compassionate and non-judgmental space.
Our advocates conduct a comprehensive biopsychosocial history to gain an understanding of each child's needs, dynamics, and unique challenges.
The assessment helps to develop a personalized support plan to help the parent through the journey.
Special Placment Information:
The Agency accepts BSW Full-time, MSW 1st year students, MSW 2nd year, and Advanced Standing Clinical Students. Students will need access to transportation if commuting for monthly support groups or attending IEP meetings with the social worker/ Advocate or Education Advocate. Students will need liability insurance, which is not provided by the company. Video taping is not permitted unless consent is given by the families we serve. The company standard hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, we understand that families have varying schedules, so we also offer evening and Saturday hours to meet their needs. The company standard hours are Monday-Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. However, we understand that families have varying schedules, so we also offer evening and Saturday hours to meet their needs.