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Compass Toolkit

Practical tools designed to help families organize, prepare, and move forward. Download any resource below — no cost, no obligation.

These resources were created by the New York Family Compass team to help families take meaningful steps forward on their own. Each tool is designed to be practical, clear, and immediately useful.

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Getting Started

Family Navigation Checklist

A comprehensive checklist to help families identify where they are in the navigation process, what steps they've taken, and what comes next.

PDF Checklist2 pages
Organization

Important Documents Checklist

Know exactly which documents to gather, organize, and bring to meetings. Covers medical records, legal documents, school records, and service-related paperwork.

PDF Checklist2 pages
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Meeting Preparation

Questions to Ask at Your Next Meeting

A structured list of questions families can bring to meetings with agencies, providers, schools, and other professionals to ensure they leave with the information they need.

PDF Guide3 pages
Planning

Family Action Planning Worksheet

A fillable worksheet to help families identify their top priorities, define their goals, and map out their next three to five action steps.

PDF Worksheet2 pages
Organization

Family Organization Guide

A step-by-step guide to organizing your family's important information, documents, contacts, and records into a clear, manageable system.

PDF Guide4 pages
Resources

New York Resource Directory

A curated directory of organizations, agencies, and resources that may be helpful to families navigating complex support systems in New York State.

PDF Directory6 pages
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