Providing the Needs to Grow – Meet Daishari

Since September 2023, Life Navigators has worked in partnership with the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services – Children, Youth and Family Services, to deliver the Children’s Long-Term Support Waiver Program (CLTS). Through this program, our staff assists children with disabilities and their families to achieve an inclusive, interdependent and self-empowered life.

One of the children positively impacted by the program is Daishari.  Since connecting to Life Navigators and her CLTS Support & Service Coordinator, Bethany, Daishari’s life has become happy and healthy again.  She now has access to essential services, including respite care and much-needed transportation.  Previously, Daishari faced significant challenges in accessing her community, but now her transportation support allows her to attend school and participate in community activities.  Additionally, through your generous contributions to our ‘Fill a Backpack’ Drive, Daishari received critical school supplies to start the year.  This support has not only helped Daishari feel excited about returning to school – she’s now one of the best teacher helpers in her class!

Stories like Daishari’s are only made possible with your kind donations. Many families are still on the CLTS waitlist. But with your help, we can expand and provide more opportunities for children like Daishari to expand their networks and succeed.