Raquel Castillo Perla

A dedicated vocational rehabilitation and care professional with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults with special needs. Currently a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor at the New York State Education Department, they previously held similar roles at UCP of Suffolk and managed diverse caseloads as a Care Manager at Family Service League of Long Island. Their background includes coordinating early intervention and special education services at Achieve Beyond and serving as a Family Advocate with Long Island Head Start, emphasizing individualized support, service coordination, and family engagement.