Chelsey Myhre Foster
SMORE SERVICES LLC OWNER
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Mailing Address:
5848 Coulee Springs Lane
La Crosse, WI 54601
Certifications:
Wisconsin Certified Parent Peer Specialist
exp: 01/31/ 2027
Wisconsin Certified Peer Specialist
exp: 07/30/2027
A Bit About Me
I’m Chelsey, the founder of SMORE SERVICES LLC, dedicated to accessibility, advocacy, and peer support. As a Certified Peer Specialist and Certified Parent Peer Specialist, I provide direct Peer and Parent Peer Support through Wisconsin’s Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program, and Children's Long Term Support Waiver (CLTS), helping individuals and families navigate mental health, disability, and recovery with strength-based, lived-experience guidance.
With a background in disability advocacy, program development, and community engagement, I create inclusive spaces and educational programs. From leading after-school youth clubs to securing grants for library accessibility and program improvements, my work advances equitable opportunities for all.
At SMORE SERVICES LLC, I offer peer support, consulting, and training for individuals and organizations looking to improve accessibility and community engagement. Let’s work together to create inclusive and impactful programs!
Core Values:
✅ Accessibility & Advocacy – Removing barriers and elevating voices.
✅ Peer Support & Empowerment – Providing guidance through lived experience.
✅ Community Engagement – Strengthening connections through education.
✅ Sustainability & Justice – Creating lasting, meaningful change.
Let’s connect and build a more inclusive future!
Recent Work Experience
Library Director
August 2023 - March 2025
Human Services Coordinator
September 2021 - September 2023
Independent Living Specialist and Peer Recovery Organization Coordinator
June 2017 - August 2021
As a Library Director, I oversaw operations, programming, and community engagement. I developed inclusive and accessible programs, secured grants for technology and accessibility improvements, and managed budgets, staffing, and policy implementation. Key achievements included launching after-school youth clubs, expanding peer support training programs, and strengthening community partnerships. My role was a blend of administration, advocacy, and outreach, ensuring the library serves as a vital hub for education, connection, and accessibility.
Skills & Highlights:
📚 Program Development & Community Engagement
📖 Grant Writing & Fundraising
🔹 Accessibility & Inclusive Services
🖥️ Technology & Resource Management
As a Human Services Coordinator with the Department of Health Services, I worked to improve access to disability services, mental health support, and housing programs. I collaborated with local agencies to develop community-based resources, facilitated training sessions, and assisted individuals in navigating public benefits and support systems. I also played a key role in policy development and service coordination, ensuring people received the care and resources they needed.
Skills & Highlights:
🧩 Service Coordination & Program Management
🤝 Mental Health, Substance Use & Disability Advocacy
📋 Policy Implementation & Compliance
📢 Community Outreach & Education
In this role, I was trained as a Peer Specialist in 2017 after working for a bit in a peer recovery center in rural Wisconsin. When I moved on to a Center for Independent Living serving Southwest Wisconsin I was a generalist in disability services and supports as an Independent Living Specialist. I loved the variety and the knowledge I gained with assistive technology, systems advocacy, housing and more! After my first year I moved on to be an Information and Referral Specialist, and finally a Statewide Coordinator of Peer Recovery Organizations. I organized statewide peer recovery initiatives, including coordinating conferences, training programs, and networking opportunities for peer specialists and other recovery advocates. I managed event logistics, and worked closely with statewide partners to expand recovery-oriented programming. A key accomplishment was enhancing accessibility and representation in peer-led spaces, ensuring diverse voices were included in Wisconsin’s recovery movement.
Skills & Highlights:
📅 Event & Conference Coordination
🔹 Peer Support & Recovery Services
💡 Program Development & Expansion
📢 Public Speaking & Advocacy
