If you’re struggling financially to raise your child with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or another disability, there are resources to help you. 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 his disability. But, how much can you make as an IHSS provider?
If your child has autism, Down syndrome or another disability, he may be eligible for special education services. The school system is tough to navigate without some preparation. That’s why getting ready for your IEP (Individualized Educational Program) annual assessment is an important step in managing your child’s education.
As a parent of a child who has autism, it is common to struggle financially. There are health services to pay for, as well as therapies that are necessary for your child with special needs to lead a fulfilling life. In many situations, as a parent of a child with autism, it is difficult to work at a full-time job because you must take your child to regular doctor appointments and monitor your child at all times in order for him to remain safely at home. But as a parent, can you become a paid IHSS caregiver for your child with autism?
The state of California provides a helpful program called In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) for parents of children with special needs such as autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy or another disability. Especially for those of you who have had to stop working in order to take care of your child, IHSS allows you to get paid every month as your child’s caretaker. And since Governor Newsom declared a State of Emergency in California as a result of the threat of the COVID-19 virus in March of this year, there are many frequently asked questions about IHSS during COVID-19.
If you are raising a child with a developmental disability, such as autism, Down syndrome or cerebral palsy, you might be eligible for IHSS Protective Supervision, which allows financial support of up to $3,000 per month. Protective Supervision is part of the In-Home Support Services (IHSS) program in California and helps parents and guardians of children with special needs to apply for funding.