Are you interested in building strong family-led networks in Wisconsin? 

A Family- led group is a network of families with children transitioning from high school or young adults with I /DD that are committed to work together to educate themselves on various aspects of adult life for their children with disabilities in their community.  

A Family-Led Network Coordinator will assist 3 new family-led groups around the state of Wisconsin.  A coordinator will provide technical support, facilitation and training to these groups to support their education on various aspects of developing an integrated life for their sons and daughters with I/DD (ages 14- to 24) in their communities. 

Apply to the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (W BPDD) Family-led Network Coordinator Grant. Family-led Network Coordinator Grant will provide funding up to $36,000 (Total for coordinator and 3 family-led groups). Coordinator will provide technical assistance, and tools/resources to support Family-led activities.
Previous Family-led coordinators have: assisted family groups to secure training on various topics including: self-determination, self-direction, person-centered planning, and supported decision-making. A coordinator will arrange speakers, visits to other communities, facilitate meetings and communication among members.

If you are interested you need to complete a brief application http://www.wi-bpdd.org/docs/2016/Family-Led-Network-Coordinator-Application.docx 

Send completed application to: 

Family-Led Network Coordinator Grant
c/o WI-BPDD
101 East Wilson Street
Room 219
Madison, WI 53703