Amplifying Expression. Building Independence.

Our Philosophy

At Building Voices LLC, we know that communication and literacy are the ultimate foundations for personal autonomy. The very same reading blocks that spark imagination in a child's bedtime story are the tools that empower an adult to manage their own state-funded budget, read an apartment lease, and advocate for themselves in the community.

Because we believe in true empowerment, we fiercely protect every individual’s right to personal choice, self-determination, and the freedom to learn from real-life experiences. Rather than micro-managing daily routines, our team coaches individuals through the natural consequences of their lifestyle and financial decisions—turning everyday choices into opportunities for personal growth.

Division One

Building Voices Independence Network (BVIN)

Welcome to Building Voices Independence Network, a premier human services division dedicated to delivering elite, data-driven transition consulting, independent living coaching, and comprehensive care management.

We guide individuals into independent, self-determined, and fully integrated lifestyles under California Title 17 and the Self-Determination Program. By combining operational precision with the Dignity of Risk, we provide the personalized scaffolding adults with developmental disabilities need to confidently direct their own lives, master functional skills, and thrive in the least restrictive setting possible.

• 🗺️ Self-Determination Program & Transition Consulting

  • Independent Facilitation & SDP Consulting: Expert Person-Centered Planning (PCP) and spending plan design to map out flexible budgets for individuals transitioning into self-determination. We manage the RCEB enrollment process, coordinate with your chosen Financial Management Service (FMS), and provide ongoing budget auditing, service tracking, and state-level compliance advocacy.

  🧭 Community Living & Independence Coaching

  • Independent Living Services (ILS): Hands-on, metrics-driven instruction to build essential daily living behaviors, personal autonomy, and household management. Our coaches provide direct community-based training covering meal preparation, personal safety, community mobility, financial literacy, and real-world budgeting.

  🏠 Supported Living Services (24/7 Care Management)

  • Supported Living Services (SLS): Continuous care management, independent living coaching, and round-the-clock residential support tailored for consumers in shared roommate cluster households or independent homes. We provide meticulous coordination of support schedules and background staffing oversight to ensure seamless community integration and stable household operations.

📥 Ready to Partner With Us? Are you an RCEB Service Coordinator looking to authorize a Purchase of Service (POS), or a family member ready to initiate an intake?

Building Voices Publishing

Our flagship literacy division specializes in vibrant children's literature, educational resources, and diverse storytelling. We believe that empowering individuals begins with the spark of early reading, communication, and language development.

• What We Offer:

  • Children's Book Catalog & E-Commerce: Diverse stories that inspire representation and a lifelong love of reading.

  • Author Spotlights & School Literacy Visits: Bringing engaging, live storytelling directly into local classrooms and communities.

  • Resources for Educators & Early Childhood Classrooms: Practical curriculum tools to foster foundational language development.

  Ready to start your reading journey? Join our community of parents and educators dedicated to fostering lifelong readers. We feature active daily reading programs designed for early literacy success across North America.

Division Two

👤 Meet the Founder & Executive Director

A Quarter-Century of Advocacy, Clinical Insight, and Educational Leadership

Building Voices Independence Network was founded and is actively led by an elite educational specialist who brings 25 years of dedicated frontline expertise in special education, specialized curriculum design, and intensive IEP development.

Our founder's career is built upon a profound understanding of how to bridge the gap between structured school-age environments and autonomous adult living. This quarter-century of hands-on field experience is backed by advanced academic training, including a Master of Science in Special Education and a near-complete Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D. Candidate).

"True independence is not just about physical placement; it is about cognitive freedom and the power of expression. I designed this network to ensure that every individual we serve has access to data-driven clinical programming, functional literacy, and the dignity to map out their own future." ---Dr. Taneeka Bourgeois - da Silva — Founder & Executive Director

Why Our Leadership Matters to Families and Service Coordinators:

• 25 Years of System Expertise: Deep operational mastery of the complex systems governing IEPs, school district transitions, and Regional Center funding structures.

• Advanced Educational Scaffolding: Advanced clinical design behind our proprietary curriculum binders—ensuring your specialized goals are backed by doctoral-level academic frameworks.

• Local RCEB Alignment: A trusted partner built to deliver zero-overtime staffing rosters, strict Title 17 compliance, and positive behavior support methods that protect active community integration.

Reading Builds Character Initiative

Fifteen minutes of quiet reading tonight builds a confident reader tomorrow.

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Our Services: Supported Living Services | Independent Living Services | Adaptive Skills | Socialization Training | SDP & IF