Parent Empowerment Circle - "Cutting thru the clutter: Navigating Services for Children with Disabilities"

Angel Brazeal, LMSW, is a dedicated outpatient therapist, foster parent of 10 years, and lifelong advocate for children and families. With a background in early childhood education and mental health services, Angel brings a wealth of experience to her work. She holds a Master’s in Social Work from Kentucky University with certifications in clinical practice and substance use disorders. As a mother to four children ranging in age from 5 to 21—including two with special needs—Angel draws from over two decades of hands-on parenting experience, both biological and adoptive. Her life and work have also included supporting loved ones with complex mental health conditions, further shaping her compassionate and trauma-informed approach. She has served in roles from preschool director to manager of children’s services at Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center. Born and raised in Fort Scott, Kansas, Angel is passionate about helping families and individuals with autism and other needs access care and support. She brings valuable personal and professional insight into navigating the complex systems that serve individuals with disabilities and special needs.

 Angel will be speaking at the Parent Empowerment Circle on Sunday, May 25, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM at First Southern Baptist Church in Fort Scott, Kansas, where she’ll share her experiences and insights on navigating systems for individuals with disabilities and special needs.