Clover Advocates
We help California families navigate the daunting landscape of special needs services.
Our Story
We're here to share hope and knowledge with your family!
With over a decade of experience raising kids with special needs, we know that receiving a diagnosis entails more than a few extra appointments. It is a profound lifestyle change encompassing various therapies, disconnected providers, vague insurance requirements, and complicated public services. Without support, it can be overwhelming to figure out what to do, much less how to do it.
Our Vision
Equipping Parents For The Journey
We want to parlay our breadth and experience to empower your family with information and a solid plan to start your journey confidently. We are intimately familiar with the mental, financial, and emotional difficulties of being a special needs parent,
and we are here to be your advocate and coach through the journey ahead!
Just answer 9 quick questions in our intake form and have a conversation with a parent that knows what you're going through and want to help families like yours thrive!
Currently accepting new clients with a focus on Los Angeles County Regional Center clients in Early imIntervention and School Age Programs.
Building Your Community
Introduce you to the special needs parents, caregivers, and communities for the critical support and services your family will need for years to come.
Our Services
Step 1: Consultation
Once we review your intake form and determine that we can support your needs, we will invite you to schedule a 30 minute phone call or virtual meeting to introduce our services and share:
Explanation of the therapies and programs you will likely undertake (under the care of your pediatrician and other specialists). These can include speech therapy, occupational therapy, DIR Floor Time, ABA Therapy, Play Therapy, Executive Function Coaching, Individualized Education Plan (IEP), Specialized Academic Instruction (SAI), and many more.
Expectations of what insurance versus other funding sources will cover, including Regional Center, MediCal, and self-pay.
An understanding of how school districts typically address the needs of a child with special needs and how to use DDS and Regional Centers as a resource.
Step 2: Building the Plan
Following our first consultation, we will send you a new client contract for services that may include:
Independent Facilitator and Consultant services for families entering or currently enrolled in the Self Determination Program (SDP).
Recommended providers for therapies and programs in your service area, including resources for parents and other caregivers / extended family members.
Specific guidance on inquiries and topics to address, such as expectations to coordinate treatment plans across providers/agencies.
You Don't Have to Do It Alone
Get a personalized plan for services funded by Medi-Cal, Insurance, Regional Center, School District and even Utility Companies that can save you thousands of dollars per year on therapies, social recreational activities, music and sports lessons, utility discounts. And many of them ARE NOT income based. We can save you thousands of dollars even if your income is too high to qualify for public aide!
Download our e-Flyer and check out Clover Advocates Dictionary that describes Traditional Regional Center and SDP services and breaks down different acronyms you'll hear on your journey!
