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Supporting the Whole Family, Every Step of the Way
Supporting the Whole Family, Every Step of the Way
At Counting Stars, we believe that when families feel supported, children thrive. That's why we don't just provide services for children—we partner with the entire family to create meaningful, lasting change.
Our individualized, wraparound approach is built around your family's unique strengths, priorities, challenges, and goals. We take the time to understand your child's needs while recognizing that parents, caregivers, and other important support people are essential partners in every child's success. By combining individualized services, caregiver education, advocacy, practical guidance, and ongoing collaboration, we create support plans that strengthen the entire family...not just one piece of it.
Our team meets families where they are, providing services at our center, in the home, at school, and throughout the community. By supporting children in the environments where they learn, play, and grow, we help build meaningful skills, increase independence, strengthen family relationships, develop confidence, and create opportunities for children to fully participate in everyday life.
Because every family deserves more than a service provider—they deserve a trusted partner who listens, adapts, celebrates successes, helps navigate challenges, and remains committed to walking alongside them through every stage of their journey.
Unpaid Caregiver Training & Support
Unpaid Caregiver Training & Support
Counting Stars provides individualized training, education, and support to parents, guardians, and other unpaid caregivers to build confidence and effective strategies for supporting their loved one.
Training and support may include:
Understanding specific disabilities, diagnoses, and support needs
Positive behavior support and behavior prevention strategies
Emotional regulation and coping strategies
Daily living skills and increasing independence
Home routines, visual schedules, and social stories
School collaboration, IEP education, and advocacy (Group trainings on IEP planning and preparation are available. Individual IEP support and advocacy services are offered separately as a private-pay service.)
Advocacy and resource navigation
Transition planning and community integration
Caregiver coaching and individualized problem-solving
Sessions are individualized to each family's needs and are available in person or virtually. Our goal is to equip caregivers with practical, evidence-based tools that promote independence, confidence, and meaningful participation at home, school, work, and throughout the community.
Private Pay Option:
Families who are not enrolled in the Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) Waiver Program are still welcome to access these services. Unpaid Caregiver Training & Support is available as a private-pay service at a rate of $70.00 per hour. We are committed to ensuring that families have access to practical guidance, individualized coaching, and ongoing support regardless of their funding source.
1:1 IEP Advocacy & Support
1:1 IEP Advocacy & Support
Counting Stars, Inc. offers Individualized Education Program (IEP) Advocacy services to support families in navigating the special education process and advocating for their child's educational needs.
Private Pay Rate: $150 per IEP Meeting
This fee includes:
• One (1) pre-IEP consultation meeting (up to 90 minutes) to review concerns, goals, current educational supports, and develop a plan for the upcoming meeting.
• Attendance and advocacy support during the scheduled IEP meeting.
• Guidance and recommendations to help families effectively communicate their child's strengths, needs, and educational goals.
Additional consultation time, document review, or follow-up meetings beyond those included may be billed separately at the current private pay rate of $70.00 per hour.
Our goal is to empower families to be active participants in the IEP process and ensure their child's educational needs are effectively represented, understood, and supported throughout their educational journey.
Reduced-fee and payment plan options may be available for families experiencing financial hardship. Please contact us directly to discuss available options.
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
Beyond working directly with the individual, the team engages family members, including siblings and caregivers, to support a collaborative and inclusive approach. Involving the family creates a unified framework that strengthens relationships and fosters a supportive environment for the child’s growth and development.
This program is invaluable for families seeking practical, hands-on support to help their child gain confidence and independence.
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