Youth & Family Services (CLTS)

Support for youth with disabilities and their families to discover careers, build real-world skills, and take the next step toward competitive, integrated employment. Services may be funded through Wisconsin’s Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Waiver Program when authorized by your county.

Upcoming Programs for Youth & Families

  • Career Frontiers Retreat Spring 2026: Coming Soon! “Set for Success” at Tundra Lodge in Spring 2026. Hands-on job exploration and parent sessions.
  • Summer Programs 2026: Week-long and short-format sessions mixing discovery, job exploration counseling, daily living skills, and mentoring. More information coming soon!
  • Learn more about services we offer below and how to get started.

Getting Started with Youth & Family Services

What we offer

  • Discovery & Career Planning: Hands-on exploration like job shadows and person-centered planning toward paid work.
  • Community Competitive/Integrated Employment: Job development, coaching, and on-the-job supports.
  • Daily Living & Safety Skills: Transportation, money concepts, technology, and community safety practice.
  • Mentoring & Social Participation: Confidence-building activities and peer connection.
  • Family Training & Support: Workshops and coaching for parents/caregivers.
  • Career Frontiers Retreats & Summer Programs: Short, immersive events for youth and families.

Paying for Services & Eligibility (CLTS)

Services are authorized by your county’s CLTS Service Coordinator and listed in your child’s Individual Service Plan.

  • CLTS is the payer of last resort and coordinates with schools (DPI/IDEA) and Wisconsin DVR for employment services.
  • Many services can be delivered in the community and, when appropriate, remotely with family agreement.
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Get Started

If not yet enrolled, contact Wisconsin Wayfinder or your county CLTS office to apply.
Talk with your Service Coordinator about employment goals and ask for an authorization to work with ERI.
ERI coordinates with your team (school/DPI and DVR) and schedules services that fit your child’s needs.

Hear what people are saying about ERI's Youth Transition Navigation Services!

"VFPS helped our daughter find employment in the type of work and setting she was seeking. Additionally, they coordinated with the employer, the adult vocational agency and DVR to provide the supports needed to make our daughter successful at her job. We would highly recommend VFPS for their services."
"VFPS was the key to a successful transition for my daughter from her last year of high school to a paid job that was perfectly matched to her interests and abilities."