Mission Statement

At Jaquie.org, my mission is to support individuals and families navigating complex family, disability and guardianship matters with clarity, compassion and principled advocacy. I believe people deserve guidance that not only addresses practical challenges but also recognizes the emotional weight and family dynamics that often exist beneath the surface.

Drawing from my professional background in clinical mental health counseling, Criminal Justice, ongoing legal education and personal experience, I help families approach complex situations with organization, thoughtful communication, emotional stability and purpose. Guided by my Christian faith, my goal is not simply to help people respond to challenges but to help them move through them with greater confidence, understanding and strength.

I believe advocacy is more than providing information or strategy. True advocacy involves listening carefully, helping families feel heard, strengthening their voices and supporting informed decisions that protect the well-being and dignity of those involved, especially children and individuals with disabilities.

Integrity guides every aspect of my work. When a need falls outside the scope of my services, I believe in connecting individuals with trusted professionals and resources that can provide the appropriate level of support.

My commitment is simple: to serve with truth, compassion and wisdom while helping families feel supported, informed and empowered as they navigate some of life's most difficult circumstances.

"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy."

Proverbs 31:8-9

Jaquie | Family & Guardianship Disability Advocate

M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling | California Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) 

I am a Christian, a mother and an advocate for families navigating some of the most challenging seasons of their lives.

Jaquie.org was created from both professional training and lived experience. My work is rooted in understanding what happens when families face systems that feel overwhelming, confusing or difficult to navigate alone. I know what it is like to sit through court hearings, review extensive legal documents, advocate during emotionally exhausting moments and carry the weight that many families silently carry every day.

For nearly two decades, I have personally navigated the realities of raising and advocating for my daughter with Down syndrome. That journey has given me an understanding that cannot be learned from textbooks alone. It has taught me persistence, strategy, compassion and the importance of helping families find their voice during difficult circumstances.

My professional background includes Criminal Justice, a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and experience in community mental health and psychotherapy. I am a California Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) and am currently furthering my legal education through UCLA's Paralegal Training Program. These experiences have strengthened my understanding of family systems, complex interpersonal dynamics and the importance of thoughtful documentation and informed advocacy.

My work combines:

  • Lived experience developed through years of navigating disability, family law and guardianship challenges.
  • Professional training in clinical mental health with an understanding of family systems, communication patterns and high conflict dynamics.
  • Ongoing legal education that strengthens my knowledge of legal research, documentation and procedural systems.
  • A strategic and detail oriented approach to organization, communication and advocacy support.
  • Faith centered integrity that guides how I serve families and approach every interaction.

I do not believe families should have to face difficult situations feeling isolated or unprepared. My goal is to help individuals and families organize information, strengthen communication, advocate effectively and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

If you are looking for someone who understands both the practical realities and the emotional weight of what you are facing, welcome.

You do not have to walk through it alone.