How to Get More IHSS Hours
If you are a parent of a child with special needs and you live in California, In-Home Supportive Services program (IHSS) provides financial support to enable you to stay at home with your child with special needs. Children with autism, Down syndrome, or cerebral palsy can often take a heavy financial toll on a family. It is common for you to have to stop working in order to take care of your child. Disability benefits such as In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) allows you to be employed as your child’s in-home caretaker. And if you already have this program, read on to find out how to get more IHSS hours.
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Creating a Financial Plan for Your Child with Special Needs
As a parent of a child with special needs, it’s common to have concerns about your child’s future. You want to ensure your child lives a quality life after you’re gone. If your child can’t work, you also want to make sure his or her expenses are covered. And lastly, you want to find out how to do all this without affecting any government benefits your child receives. That’s’ why creating a financial plan for your child with special needs is so important.
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Can I Get Financial Help for My Child with Cerebral Palsy?
When your child has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, there are many steps you can take to give him or her a happy, healthy, and rewarding life. Thanks to government programs available in California, it can be possible receive financial benefits to help your family provide the best life possible for your child with Cerebral Palsy.
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How Much Does a Child with Autism Get from IHSS?
Raising children is expensive and raising children with autism can be more expensive. Couple this with the fact that as a parent of a child with special needs, you sometimes have to give up work to care for your child. If you are struggling financially, you may be eligible to receive benefits such as In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS). This funding can be used to meet your child’s daily needs and can help pay the expenses associated with her disability. But, how much does a child with autism get from IHSS? (more…)
Questions to Ask During the IEP Meeting
For your child who has special needs, the IEP (Individualized Education Program) is the most important document in his or her school file. Having an IEP that comprehensively addresses all your child’s needs is critical to his or her success in school and future development. As your child’s primary advocate, it’s your job to help guide the IEP process. One way to do that is to ask questions during the IEP meeting to gather information and prompt meaningful discussions.
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