Schools & Partners
Refer a student. We'll take it from there.
CLS partners with schools, VR counselors, transition teams, and families to deliver DARS-approved Pre-ETS programming — at no cost to students or families.
Referral center
How a referral works
One predictable path, from first contact to a student's first session.
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Confirm fit
Pre-ETS serves students ages 14–22 with a documented disability. For therapy, PSR, or family services, any age or referral source is welcome.
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Submit the referral
Call 757-272-1724, email info@clsolutions4life.com, fax 888-374-6910, or complete the electronic referral form. Submissions route straight to our team.
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We reach out
We contact the student or family within a few business days to schedule intake and answer questions.
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Intake & coordination
We complete intake, confirm eligibility, and coordinate directly with your team on goals and reporting.
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Services begin
The student starts in the format that fits — weekly group, intensive camp, exploration day, or individual sessions.
Pre-ETS
The five Pre-ETS service categories
Ages 14–22 with a documented disability. No cost to students or families.
Job Exploration Counseling
Identify strengths, interests, and career possibilities.
Work-Based Learning
Job shadowing, internships, and workplace placements.
Postsecondary Counseling
Explore college, technical, and training options.
Workplace Readiness
Communication, professionalism, teamwork, and time management.
Self-Advocacy Instruction
Understand rights, communicate needs, and advocate with confidence.
Program options
Formats available
8-Week Youth Transition to Independence
Weekly group sessions — after school, evenings, or weekends.
CLS Career & Independence Academy
A 5-day intensive camp, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Postsecondary Pathways Exploration Day
A single-day option, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Individual sessions
All five Pre-ETS categories, including work-based learning placements, by appointment.
Who we partner with
- Public and private schools
- DARS / VR counselors
- Special education and transition teams
- Homeschool organizations
- Autism and disability organizations
- Mental health and community organizations
- Courts and probation
- Families and caregivers
Service area
Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News, Chesapeake, Hampton, Isle of Wight County, Accomack County, Northampton County, Southampton County. Other localities may be available — call 757-272-1724 to inquire.
Partner downloads
Forms & overviews
Referral forms and partner-facing materials.
- Open referral form
Electronic referral form
Complete and sign online — routes directly to the CLS team.
Online form · Schools, providers, agencies, families
- Request a copy
Pre-ETS referral partner sheet
One-page overview of eligibility, service categories, and referral steps for partners.
PDF · Schools, VR counselors, special education teams
- Download Pre-ETS overview
Pre-ETS program flyer
No-cost transition services for students ages 14–22.
PDF · Students, families, schools, VR counselors
- Download day schedule
Postsecondary day schedule
A sample day in the Postsecondary Pathways program.
Document · Students, families, and school teams
- Download programs flyer
CLS programs flyer
Overview of every CLS service line in one printable sheet.
PDF · Families, partners, community organizations
Partner questions
Next step
Start a partnership conversation
Submit an electronic referral or tell us about your school, agency, or practice.