Many school-aged children, especially those with learning disabilities or behavioral problems, have individualized needs that are not well met by the overworked public school system. Recognizing the complications faced in trying to navigate the bureaucracy of the school system, and that many parents have little time left between commitments to work and family, Advocating Success for Kids was created to help families seek out educations that are best suited for their children and that will effectively build their futures.
Paired with individual families seeking help at the clinic, ASK volunteers work closely with pediatricians, educators, social workers, and psychologists on staff to implement steps towards a child’s success in school.
Whether writing letters requesting CORE evaluations, acting as liaisons in challenging relationships between families and school principles, or participating in brainstorming conferences with members of the ASK team, volunteers play critical roles as advocates for children and families in the Boston Public Schools.