Client Testimonials.

  • “Sarah Baum is the advocate’s advocate! I am an experienced special education advocate who has represented many families, but when it came time to advocate for my own son through a difficult school year, emotions were high and I knew that hiring my own advocate would bring a fresh voice and perspective to the collaboration with my son’s IEP team. I turned to Sarah at Empower You Advocacy because I trusted her to listen closely, understand our family's values of an inclusive, child-centered approach and help translate those values into successful advocacy strategies. Drawing on her years of experience as a former special education teacher and her advocacy talent, Sarah calmly advised and supported the team in the process of restructuring key elements of my son’s IEP to address the “why” of his behaviors - the underlying academic, social, and emotional needs he was communicating in the classroom, which freed me to turn my energies to other aspects of my son’s wellbeing as his mom. Sarah was detailed-oriented, thinking beyond the immediate IEP meeting to ensure we crafted a sustainable plan, right down to the details of staff training and fidelity checks. Going into the new school year, our family has newfound confidence and hope as we see our son’s education already getting back on track, and I have Sarah to thank for that.”

    — Alison Bauman

  • “Intelligent, detail oriented, organized, passionate and best of all an advocate of real integrity - we've had to hire a number of advocates and attorneys in our journey unfortunately because of the exceptional needs of our son and how overwhelming the IEP process can be. Empower You Advocacy, without exaggeration, is one of the best out there. Not only was Sarah incredibly thorough in reviewing our long IEP document, she found so many places for improvement and also truly encouraged and empowered us to be better advocates on our own. Highly recommend this team!”

    — David Park

  • “Empower You Advocacy has been an invaluable resource for our family, especially in navigating the often complex educational needs of our 8-year-old daughter who is on the autism spectrum. We worked closely with Sarah, who was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. From the outset, Sarah took the time to educate us about our daughter's rights and the details of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. Her expertise was evident as she meticulously prepared us for meetings with the school, ensuring that we felt confident and informed. Her advocacy was instrumental in facilitating constructive discussions and achieving favorable outcomes that truly cater to our daughter’s educational needs. Furthermore, Sarah’s role extended beyond advocacy—she also tutors our daughter. Her approach is tailored and compassionate, which has significantly helped our daughter in her learning journey, boosting both her academic skills and her confidence. Overall, our experience with Empower You Advocacy has been profoundly positive. For any parent navigating similar challenges, I highly recommend Sarah's services. Her dedication and professionalism have made a significant difference in our daughter’s educational experience, and we are deeply grateful for her support.”

    — Heather Miethe

  • “Sarah is great! She is very knowledgeable and will be able to help you get the most out of your child’s IEP. She is very supportive and an expert that is in your corner! We highly recommend using her services to make sure your getting the absolute best results and help for your child’s education.”

    — Steven Moshi

  • “Our team at Variations Psychology highly recommends Empower You Advocacy as a trusted guide for families in need of educational advocacy for their children. Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge and a genuine commitment to each student’s success.”

    — Dr. Shinn, Clinical Child Psychologist and Educational Psychologist

  • "Sarah at Empower You Advocacy has been instrumental in assisting my clients and their families access educational services they need. I trust her expertise and am confident in sending clients to her knowing they will be in good hands.”

    — Dr. Molina, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Founder and Owner of Pathways To Potential