
Can I Still Apply for IHSS During COVID-19 Quarantine?
California State’s In-Home Supportive Services program (IHSS) provides a helpful program to get financial support every month if you are the parent of a child with special needs such as autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy or another disability. And if you
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Can I Get Financial Help for My Child with Autism if I Lost My Job Due to COVID-19?
As a parent of a child who has autism, it is a common situation to struggle financially. There are health services to pay for, as well as therapies and equipment that are necessary for your child with special needs to lead a fulfilling life. And now due to
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How to Survive Quarantine with Your Child with Special Needs
Breaks from your normal life can offer great opportunities for extra fun and relaxed downtime for you and your child with special needs. However, with the coronavirus COVID-19 national emergency dragging on for an untold amount of
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Coronavirus: Plan for Your Child with Special Needs’ Future
Planning for your future financially is a challenge for everyone—but even more so for you if you are a parent of a child with special needs during this time. Many children with special needs are living longer, which puts you as a parent
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How Do I Talk with My Child with Special Needs about Coronavirus?
Children with special needs are bound to have questions about the new coronavirus—COVID-19. Especially with the increasing number of school-closure announcements, and news of the outbreak dominating headlines and social-media
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How Do I Protect My Child with Special Needs Against Coronavirus?
As a parent, you can’t help but worry about the safety of your children. And if you are the parent of a child who has autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or another type of disability, it can be extra worrisome as
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How to Prepare for the IHSS Social Worker Visit
In California, parents of children with special needs like autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other disabilities can apply for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), a program that provides financial assistance. Granting up to $3,000 per month, it gives
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How Far Back Does IHSS Pay?
If you are the parent of a child with special needs such as autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy or another disability, California State’s In-Home Supportive Services program (IHSS) provides a helpful program to get financial support every month.
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