YiPPE (Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment)
YIPPE is FREE to families!
An opportunity for youth with disabilities, ages 14 to 21, and their parents to learn about the transition process in a unique way while building real life skills in the areas of employment, education, living, and health!
2023/24 Dates
September 15 & 16, 2023
October 13 & 14, 2023
November 10 & 11, 2023
January 5 & 6, 2024
February 2 & 3, 2024
Location
Sonesta Hotel ~ Milwaukee West Wauwatosa
Times
YiPPE starts at 5:30 pm on Friday and ends at 3:30 pm
on Saturday.
Other Details
Families MUST attend all sessions.
Presentations and materials will be available in Spanish upon request.
Registration, food, overnight stay and resources are paid for by Milwaukee Public Schools and a grant from the Wispact Foundation.
How do I apply?
Or, call/email
Sherry Gundlach at 920-896-1003
sherry.gundlach@familiesmatterwi.org
Para Informacion en Espanol
Fatima Becerra
YiPPE helps youth
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make their own decisions
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get involved in their school/community
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speak up for themselves
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prepare for college/work
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meet other youth
YiPPE helps parents
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plan for life after high school
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learn about valuable resources and adult services
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become part of a network of parents who have youth with disabilities
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explore ways to share this information with other families
Testimonials
What Parents Are Saying
“I cannot tell you what an impact YiPPE had on our entire family. My son has gained some wonderful friends, and we have a few families that we have become close to. It is wonderful!”