Jackson's Advocacy
All needs. All stories. All welcome here.
Tara Capps MPA
MASTER'S
IN POLICY
AUTISM MOM OF THREE
SOUL INVESTED
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Hi, I'm Tara.
I'm not just an advocate.
I'm a special needs mom.
I get it.
For parents, by a mom who's been through it all — twice, maybe three times… okay, definitely three.
Hi there. I'm the mom of three wildly unique, wonderfully autistic kids, and I've seen it all: the diagnoses, the school evals, the IEP meetings that feel like job interviews you never applied for, the ESA paperwork (yikes), the DDD process (double yikes), and the maze of special education services (don't even get me started). We didn't choose this maze — but we learned how to run it.
We ended up hiring an attorney just to make sense of the system, and the retainer was eye-watering. Most families don't have that kind of money, and honestly? You shouldn't need it just to get your child what they're owed. That's why I started Jackson's Advocacy — to give families real, experienced support from someone who's been exactly where you are, without the intimidating costs or the legal-speak.
My own kids are autistic, but I support families across the full spectrum of needs. I hold a Master's in Public Administration & Policy, which means I actually enjoy dissecting the fine print so you don't have to. And I'm not just invested — I'm soul invested. Because I've been there for the frustration, the fights, and yes, the tears.
Let me help make this easier. You've got enough on your plate already.
You're about to walk into those school meetings with confidence — and I'll be right there beside you, fighting for your child's right to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Every family's journey is different. Some parents just need a little backup; others need a full game plan. That's why I customize everything around your child's specific strengths and needs.
I can't wait to hear your story and help you build a plan that actually fits your life — and makes the whole thing feel a little less overwhelming.
The ways I can help:
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IEP Analysis — A careful review of your child's current plan to spot what's working, what's missing, and what we should push the school to add.
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Phone Consults — A focused call to talk through your situation, get real answers, and walk away with a clear next step instead of a waiting game.
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In-Person Advocacy — Me, right there in the room with you at the meetings that matter most, so you never have to face that table alone.
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Support & Training — Hands-on coaching before your meeting, so you walk in knowing your rights and exactly what to say when it counts.
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Record Evaluation — A close read of the evaluations and paperwork to catch what the school may have glossed over or quietly left out.
"It's not rocket science, it just feels that way at first."
