Educators.
Advocates.
Parents.

Daniel and Kim Fortune — founders of Dream Building Consultants. Our work helping California families through the Self-Determination Program is built on three decades of combined experience in education, counseling, and ministry — and on the lived experience of raising three children of our own.

Daniel and Kim Fortune standing together along the California coast.

Our story:
two backgrounds, one purpose.

Daniel and Kim Fortune are the proud parents of three wonderful children — twin boys who are 18 and a 12-year-old daughter. Their passion for advocacy is rooted in both family life and over 30 years of combined experience in education, counseling, and ministry.

We first learned about the Self-Determination Program (SDP) through the brother of someone who was already participating in the program. The more we learned, the more we saw how it allowed families and Regional Center clients to have real choice — to build services and supports that actually fit their lives.

Because of our backgrounds in education, counseling, and advocacy within the school system, we already had experience supporting individuals and navigating complex systems. As we continued studying SDP — how Person-Centered Plans are developed, how budgets are built, how families transition into the program — more people began reaching out for guidance.

Today, we work as Independent Facilitators full-time, helping Regional Center clients understand the Self-Determination Program and develop plans that reflect their vision for the future.

Meet Daniel & Kim Fortune.

Daniel Fortune

Independent Facilitator & Co-Founder

Daniel holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in School Counseling and has dedicated his career to supporting children, youth, and families. He previously worked as a school counselor serving homeless and foster youth and spent several years as a youth pastor mentoring young people and helping them navigate life's challenges. Today, he works full-time as an Independent Facilitator, helping individuals and families successfully navigate the Self-Determination Program (SDP). His extensive background in counseling, advocacy, and family support allows him to build meaningful relationships and provide families with the guidance, encouragement, and resources they need to feel heard, empowered, and supported throughout their SDP journey.

M.A. School Counseling
B.A. — Counseling foundations
Former school counselor for homeless & foster youth
Former youth pastor

Kim Fortune

Independent Facilitator & Co-Founder

Kim holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Education and has dedicated her career to helping children learn, grow, and reach their full potential. She currently works as a teacher and also serves as an Independent Facilitator alongside Daniel, helping individuals and families navigate the Self-Determination Program (SDP). Kim previously served alongside Daniel as a youth pastor, mentoring young people and supporting families within her community. She brings a teacher's patience, strong organizational skills, and a compassionate, family-centered approach to every Person-Centered Plan she helps develop, ensuring that each individual's goals, strengths, and aspirations remain at the center of the planning process.

M.A. Education
B.A. Education
Classroom teacher dedicated to student growth
Former youth pastor

“Helping families isn’t just our job — it’s our purpose.”

— Our work, in one sentence

Let’s talk about your family.

We start every relationship with a no-pressure conversation. You share where you are; we'll share how we can help.

Schedule a free consultation→info@dreambuildingconsultants.com

Educators.Advocates.Parents.