Kristen Clark, LMSW, MHS, BHS

I am an experienced Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) dedicated to helping families navigate complex special education and state bureaucracies without the stress.

Navigating complex care systems doesn't have to be done alone.

​Systems are complex, care is fragmented, and families are overwhelmed. When you are fighting for the right school accommodations, navigating a sudden kinship placement, or managing an aging parent's medical transition, you need more than just a supportive listener—you need an operational roadmap.

​As a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), I founded Forward Focus, LLC to provide dedicated, independent, non-clinical case management and professional mentorship. With 9 years of direct tenure working within state protective and social service agencies (DSS and DFPS), I understand the internal mechanics, documentation requirements, and administrative timelines of complex systems from the inside out. I leverage this insider knowledge to guide families out of crisis mode and into long-term stability.

​My specialized focus areas include:

• DSS System Navigation & Kinship Support: Expert guidance for relative caregivers navigating safety plans, agency compliance, and state benefits.

• Autism Pathway & Resource Navigation: Charting the course through specialist waitlists, post-diagnosis roadmaps, and local resource alignment.

• Educational Advocacy (IEP/504 Support): Auditing school files, translating clinical diagnoses into practical classroom accommodations, and meeting representation.

• Medical & Crisis Transitions: Managing hospital discharges, insurance decoding, and care facility accountability.

​You do not have to carry the weight of this system alone. We handle the administrative burden so you can step out of the "case manager" role and simply be a family again. Reach out today to schedule a comprehensive Strategy & Action Plan session.

​(Please Note: Forward Focus, LLC provides independent, non-clinical consulting, resource navigation, and professional mentorship. I do not provide clinical psychotherapy or legal representation).