Category: Public Benefits

Navigating how to fund our kids’ medical and therapeutic needs can often feel like a juggling act — Regional Center in one hand, Medical-Cal in the other, while private insurance, Self-Determination, and other avenues of care hang above our heads. Those familiar funding sources may step in when insurance doesn’t cover a service or support, …

Raise your hand if you’ve heard this myth before: “IHSS is only for kids of a certain age range.” We’ve been there, and we’ve heard it all. In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) can be a lifeline for many families across California raising kids with disabilities, providing the specialized child care our kids need right at home, …

Our kids’ lives are full of choices — what snack to eat after school, which backpack to use (Batman or Frozen?!), what skills/hobbies/interests to explore, etc. As parents, we may make choices for our kids while they’re still very young, but it’s important that they are always meaningfully involved in the planning and decisions that …

As we prepare to transition to summer, we have a lot on our minds when it comes to our kiddos’ time off school. How do we plan for a summer filled with fun and growth that allows our kids to have a successful, accessible, social summer? This week, we’re exploring how to get the most …