Autism Support Services · Milwaukee, WI

Where every child fits right in.

SJ's Friends provides compassionate support for children with autism and their families — respite, daily living skills, counseling, and reliable transportation, tailored to each child's needs.

Call / Text 262-281-3784 Schedule a tour

🧩 Proud CLTS provider: respite & daily living skills, counseling & transportation.

A home where kids are known, not just watched.

SJ's Friends provides compassionate support for children with autism and their families. Owned by an autism mom who truly "gets it," our dedicated team supports each child's unique needs, fostering growth, learning, and social skills in a safe, engaging space.

Many families qualify through the Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) Waiver or insurance. However you arrive, your family gets the same full circle of care.

🧩 Autism-focused & inclusive 🏡 In-home & center-based support ✅ CLTS provider

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Every child deserves a place where they belong — not a place they have to fit into.

— The heart of SJ's Friends

Our Services

Care that fits together

Each piece supports the next — so families have everything they need in one trusted place.

Respite & Daily Living Skills

Support for special needs families, available seven days a week based on availability. Respite options include:

Center-based scheduled daily respite (after school & school breaks)
Center-based occasional drop-in respite (48hr notice)
Evening, overnight & home-based third-shift respite

We also teach hands-on, 1:1 daily living skills — brushing teeth, dressing, telling time, social skills, and more — tailored to each child.

✅ We are a CLTS provider.

Service inquiry form →

Mental Health Counseling

Empowering youth & parents together. We've partnered with Life Enhanced Counseling Services to provide therapeutic support for our families.

✅ CLTS & insurance accepted.

Learn about LECS →

Transportation

Dependable transportation for CLTS providers and participants to approved services, focused on medical-related travel — so getting to appointments is one less worry.

Transportation intake form →

Daily living skills we teach: food safety, sewing basics, personal safety, digital literacy, social skills, financial literacy, setting boundaries, personal grooming, and time management

Life Enhanced Counseling Services — our mental health partner

Covered by CLTS & insurance. Respite, daily living skills, mental health counseling, and transportation may be covered through the Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) Waiver or insurance. Ask us how your family can access the full circle of care.

Compassion. Care. Support. Every Day.

Why families trust us

Highly Trained Staff

CPR & First Aid Certified

Medication Assistance & Special Diets

Structured & Enrichment Activities

24-Hour Surveillance

Monitored inside & out

Safe, Clean & Nurturing

Getting Started

Ways your family can join

However your family comes to us, you're welcome — and you get the same care.

CLTS Waiver

Long-Term Support

As a CLTS provider, we serve families on the Children's Long-Term Support Waiver for respite, daily living skills, counseling, and transportation.

Insurance & Private

Other Support

Counseling and select services are also available through insurance or privately. Call and we'll walk you through it.

Come See Us

Schedule a tour

The best way to know if SJ's Friends is the right fit is to visit. Pick a time that works for you right here — choose your slot and you're booked, no back-and-forth.

✓ Meet our team and see where we provide care
✓ Talk through your child's needs and routine
✓ Learn about CLTS, insurance, and other ways to join

Trouble booking above? Open the scheduler in a new tab, or call/text 262-281-3784.

Reserve Your Spot

Join the waitlist

We keep our caseload small on purpose, so availability is limited. Add your family to the waitlist and we'll reach out as soon as an opening matches your child's needs and start date.

✓ First to hear when a spot opens
✓ No cost and no commitment to join the list
✓ Tell us your ideal start date and services

Join Our Team

Work where every child belongs

We're looking for passionate individuals ready to grow and make an impact with us. Our team values creativity, support, and opportunities to learn every day.