Josh DeSantis is the founder/owner of FTC Child Advocacy, mentor, coach, and father of two amazing children. Prior to turning his focus to full time advocacy, he was a special education teacher supporting students with special needs and their families. After leaving the classroom, he worked as a Director of Special Services, Assistant Principal, and Principal for several schools in New Jersey. With over 25 years of experience in special education, Josh has acquired the knowledge and skills to assist families with all of their concerns in meeting their child’s needs. Having worked on both sides of the table, he has the unmatched ability to work with families and school districts to secure the most appropriate educational program for your child.
Why FTC?
FTC Child Advocacy came to life officially after years of assisting family and friends with various needs in the educational process. As the landscape of education changed over the past 25 years, We started to see the hurdles which families had to clear in order to obtain proper services for their special needs children. While working as a Director of Special Services, Josh became frustrated with the resistance from district level administration and school boards when attempting to provide appropriate services for students with special needs. With the vision of working for children with special needs to assist them in experiencing their dreams and reaching maximum potential, FTC Child Advocacy was born. Through dedication and compassion, FTC will always be “For The Children”!