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Advocacy Services & Support Packages

You Don't Have to Navigate Challenges Alone

Whether you're advocating for yourself, a loved one, or someone you support, The Next Step Together provides knowledgeable guidance, preparation, and advocacy to help you feel informed, organized, and empowered. We work alongside individuals, families, caregivers, and professionals to prepare for meetings, understand rights and options, organize documentation, and confidently communicate with agencies and providers.

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We work alongside individuals, families, caregivers, and professionals to prepare for meetings, understand rights and options, organize documentation, and confidently communicate with agencies and providers.

Please note: We are not attorneys and do not provide legal representation or legal advice.

Core Support Packages

Advocacy Strategy Session​

One-Time Session

$145

Perfect if you need guidance on one specific issue.

Includes
  • 60-minute consultation
  • Review of your situation
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Resource referrals
  • Written action plan
  • Email summary

Ideal For

  • New diagnoses
  • School concerns
  • Disability resources
  • Service planning
  • General advocacy questions

One-Time Fee

Advocacy Strategy Session​

One-Time Session

Signature Advocacy Support

Full Support

$870

Designed for complex situations requiring extensive advocacy.

Includes
  • Six 60-minute meetings
  • Priority scheduling
  • Unlimited email support
  • Document organization
  • Meeting preparation
  • Coordination with providers
  • Resource research
  • Personalized advocacy strategy
  • Follow-up planning

Ideal for

  • Multiple agencies
  • Appeals preparation
  • Complex service coordination
  • Long-term planning
  • Family advocacy
  • High-support situations

One-Time Package

$870

Ideal for individuals and families who need continued support.

Advocacy Strategy Session​

One-Time Session

$145

Perfect if you need guidance on one specific issue.

Includes
  • 60-minute consultation
  • Review of your situation
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Resource referrals
  • Written action plan
  • Email summary

Ideal For

  • New diagnoses
  • School concerns
  • Disability resources
  • Service planning
  • General advocacy questions

One-Time Fee

Ongoing Advocacy Support

Ongoing Guidance

Ongoing Advocacy Support

Ongoing Guidance

$430

Ideal for individuals and families who need continued support.

Includes
  • Three 60-minute meetings
  • Email support between meetings
  • Document review
  • Meeting preparation
  • Resource navigation
  • Action planning
  • Progress tracking

Ideal For

  • Service coordination
  • Medicaid navigation
  • OPWDD services
  • School planning
  • Healthcare advocacy
  • Transition planning

One-Time Package

Advocacy Strategy Session​

One-Time Session

Advocacy Strategy Session​

One-Time Session

Includes

Ideal For

One-Time Fee

$430

Ongoing Advocacy Support

Ongoing Guidance

Ideal for individuals and families who need continued support.

  • Three 60-minute meetings
  • Email support between meetings
  • Document review
  • Meeting preparation
  • Resource navigation
  • Action planning
  • Progress tracking
  • Service coordination
  • Medicaid navigation
  • OPWDD services
  • School planning
  • Healthcare advocacy
  • Transition planning

Signature Advocacy Support

Full Support

$870

Designed for complex situations requiring extensive advocacy.

Includes
  • Six 60-minute meetings
  • Priority scheduling
  • Unlimited email support
  • Document organization
  • Meeting preparation
  • Coordination with providers
  • Resource research
  • Personalized advocacy strategy
  • Follow-up planning

Ideal for

  • Multiple agencies
  • Appeals preparation
  • Complex service coordination
  • Long-term planning
  • Family advocacy
  • High-support situations

One-Time Package

$430

Ideal for individuals and families who need continued support.

Tailored Advocacy Package

Our packages and services may be purchased individually through our Paypal. We also offer payment plans for eligible services and packages. If cost is a concern, please contact us to discuss available payment options.

If you would like to combine multiple packages, services, or add-ons into a single purchase, or if you'd like a customized advocacy package tailored to your unique needs, please contact us before checking out.

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If you are interested in a service or package listed with a starting price, we also encourage you to contact us before purchasing. We'll discuss your specific needs and provide the most accurate quote based on the complexity of your situation and the level of support required.

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We'll then create a custom invoice that includes all of your selected services, allowing you to complete your purchase through one simple and convenient checkout.

Reach out if you need help, and are experiencing tech issues.

connect@nextsteptogether.net
+1 631-518-3461

Meeting Advocacy Support

We can attend meetings virtually to provide support and direct assistance, pricing may vary.

Includes
  • School meetings
  • Care planning
  • Agency meetings
  • Provider meetings
Starting at $60/hr

In-Person Support

Personalized accompaniment to your DSS or other social service appointments.

Includes
  • School meetings
  • Care planning
  • Agency meetings
  • Provider meetings
Starting at $100/hr + $10 per 10 miles

Additional Support Services

Document Assistance

Help understanding or organizing complex paperwork and official records

Includes
  • Reviewing forms
  • Organizing records
  • Drafting letters
  • Denial reviews
Starting at $125

Translation Package

We provide translation support to ensure you are heard and understood in meetings. At this time we only offer Spanish translation services.

Includes
  • Form Translation

  • Interpretation

  • Multi-language

  • Cultural Support

Starting at $35/hr

Hourly Advocacy

Flexible hourly support for specialized needs outside our standard care packages.

Includes
  • Research & Analysis
  • Resource mapping
  • Agency Coordination
  • General Consult
Starting at $40/hr

Custom Support

A flexible advocacy option tailored to your unique goals, documentation needs, and budget.

Tailored Services
  • Custom Strategy

  • Flexible Duration

  • Specialized Research

  • Direct Support

Starting at $100

Meeting Advocacy Support

We can attend meetings virtually or in person to provide support and direct assistance.

Includes
  • School meetings
  • Care planning
  • Agency meetings
  • Provider meetings
Starting at $250

Ready to Take the Next Step, Together?

Whether you're starting deep-rooted advocacy or just need a gentle hand navigating public benefits, we're here to help you find the right path forward. You don't have to do it alone.

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