Ellsworth Community School District

 Wisconsin Statewide Parent Educator Initiative - 877-844-4925
Provides information regarding special education services and parent rights.
A local parent liaison for Ellsworth Community School District is Jessi Willenbring at 651-214-1012 or jessiwillenbring@gmail.com
 
Parents Supporting Parents - Parent group meets in River Falls, WI, once a month. Open to parents of children with any disability. For more information, contact Kimberly Gould-Speckman at 651-261-6407.
 
Down by the River - A support group for parents of children with Down Syndrome, meets the third Monday of the month at Have A Heart Farm (on Highway 29 between Prescott and River Falls, WI). Contact Terri Yira at 715-381-3015.
 
Pierce County Department of Human Services - 715-273-6766
 
St. Croix County Department of Human Services - 715-246-6991
 
Pierce County Birth to 3 and Family Support Advisory Committee - Meets quarterly to review and provide input on county programs. Contact Lisa Olson at 715-273-6759.
 
Walk On Therapeutic Riding Programs - Provides horseback riding experiences for those with special needs. Contact Ken and Katy Giske at 715-425-2025.
 
Bridge for Youth With Disabilities - Provides social activities and other services to youth 12 and older in the Hudson area. Contact  Peg Gagnon at 715-381-8230 or peg@bridgecl.org

Steppin’ Out - A teaching gym for youth and adults with special needs and disabilities - in Hastings, MN.  Phone: 651-480-1738
 
Wisconsin Family Ties - for families of individuals who have emotional, behavioral and mental disorders. Contact 800-422-7145 (parents only); or 608-267-6888.
 
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs - Contact Janet Cleary at 715-273-6755, or jcleary@co.pierce.wi.us.