Midstate Independent Living Choices  is dedicated to 'Working for people with disabilities towards empowerment to make informed choices.' They offer a variety of services to support youth and their parents in the process of transitioning from school to adult life. These services, including Independent Living Skills Training,  Youth Self Advocacy Training,  Assistive Technology/Adaptive Equipment Work Incentive Benefits, Counseling Peer Support, and I.E.P. Advocacy Information, Referral, and Community Education, are designed to empower your child and provide you with the support you need.  For more information, call 715-344-4210 or 1-800-382-8484, email milc@milc-inc.org, or visit the Midstate Independent Living Choices Website.

Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment is a group of youth and their parents who meet five times a year. They will hear from speakers and participate in hands-on activities in parallel programs centered around transition. While some topics may overlap, parents can enjoy their sessions while their youth learn similar information in a youth-friendly format.

Circles of Life is Wisconsin's annual conference for parents and family members who have children with disabilities and professionals who support them. Within this event is a Gathering of Youth program, so your son or daughter attends the conference with you and has their own programming simultaneously. This event is held in Stevens Point every other year, so it's a great local resource!

Regional Centers for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (C.Y.S.H.C.N.) Wisconsin has five Regional Centers that support families with children and youth with special healthcare needs, including training on transitioning from pediatric to adult care, healthcare decision-making, accessing benefits, and Medical Home. A toll-free line offers information, referrals, and access to a resource library. You can contact the Northern Regional Center at phone # 715-261-1906 or 1-866-640-4106. The C.Y.S.H.C.N. also has scholarships available for parents (open to any parent with a student with an I.E.P. or 504) to help pay to attend any conference, training, or meeting in the state. These scholarships help pay registration fees, hotel costs, or even mileage. Email specialneedsinfo@co.marathon.wi.us or visit the Northern Regional Center Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Website for additional information.

Transition Improvement Grant (T.I.G.) Our mission is to provide professional development to educators, youth, families, and transition partners to ensure every child graduates college and is career-ready.