Self-advocacy is the ability to speak up, make choices, and direct your own life. It's a core outcome domain of CPS and a fundamental right.

What is Self-Advocacy?

Self-advocacy means: - Speaking up about your needs and preferences - Making informed decisions about your life and services - Understanding your rights - Asking for support when needed - Directing your own service planning

Why Self-Advocacy Matters

When individuals advocate for themselves, they gain: - Greater independence and autonomy - More control over their lives - Stronger self-esteem and confidence - Better connections to services that match their goals

Our Self-Advocacy Support

We support self-advocacy through:

**Choice & Preference Planning** — Helping individuals identify and express their goals and preferences.

**Rights Education** — Teaching about individual rights, responsibilities, and how to assert them.

**Communication Strategies** — Developing skills to express needs in various settings.

**Supported Decision-Making** — Providing information and support while respecting individual choice-making.

**Advocacy Partnerships** — Connecting individuals with advocacy organizations and peer mentors.

Getting Started

Self-advocacy is a journey. If you're ready to develop these skills, or if you support someone who is, let's talk about how we can help.