Choosing a residential program for your child with special needs
Parents of a child with special needs share a very big fear: what will happen after they are gone. Planning for that future is not just legal and financial it is also about creating the customized supports they need to live a full life in...
My child with special needs just received a settlement from a lawsuit. What do I do now?
Adults with special needs often receive SSI and Medicaid to help cover the costs of their living and medical expenses. Some of them have been disabled as a result of a personal injury or medical malpractice. Either way, a settlement from a personal injury or medical...
Special needs trusts and how to fund them
A special needs trust is likely the best way to plan for your child’s future. It can help pay for things not covered by government assistance, such as transportation, education, computer equipment and medical expenses that public benefits do not cover as well as...
What government benefits can my child with special needs qualify for and when?
Raising a child with special needs is challenging. Many families seek public assistance as a way to help cover the living expenses and health care costs associated with the child’s disability. Once a child reaches the age of 18, he or she is almost certain to require...