No, IHSS is not income-based. It is a Medi-Cal program, which people can qualify for based on income or disability status.

Do I need a certain income limit to qualify for IHSS?

What is continuity of care? It’s an important thing to consider as you change from fee-for-service to the new managed care plan with Medi-Cal.

What is Continuity of Care When You Change to Medi-Cal's New Managed Care Plan?

Learn about top recommended therapies to support kids with cerebral palsy, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.

Common Cerebral Palsy Therapies and Specialists

Learn about early signs of cerebral palsy, diagnosing cerebral palsy, recommended treatments, and more.

Cerebral Palsy (CP) 101

Learn about IEP and 504 accommodations for cerebral palsy, why communication is important for kids with CP, and what parents need to know about raising a child with CP.

Supporting a Child with Cerebral Palsy at Home, at School, and in the Community

Dr. Doreen Samelson defines what intellectual disability is and how it is measured, ranging from mild to profound and gives insight into the challenges into the challenges faced when assessing cognitive abilities in individuals with severe to profound intellectual disabilities.

What Is Profound Intellectual Disability?

There are four potential ways to get your baby Medi-Cal coverage. Learn about which programs may be applicable and how to get started.

How to Get Medi-Cal If Your Baby Is in the NICU

You could ask the school to contract with an outside agency to provide the aide on the IEP until the district can provide one themselves.

What if the school can't find a 1:1 aide for my child?

The school can provide transportation to/from school as a related service in the IEP.

Can I request transportation in my child's IEP?

If your child is likely to create a medical emergency, like one of the examples Lisa mentions, you may be eligible for protective supervision. Lisa’s advice can help guide you towards getting it.

Protective Supervision Tips for Children with Disabilities

Are you asking for help when you need it? As the parent of a child with a disability, you may put yourself last but it’s time to change that. Set up a play date, take a few hours to get away from it all, instead of DOING it all. Seek out a family member, hire a college student to step in for a few hours…and don’t feel guilty about it. You matter, and everyone will benefit from a refresh.

No-Guilt Self-Care for Parents of Kids with Disabilities

Do you know what a Prior Written Notice (PWN) is? In short, it’s what you get when your child’s school is refusing or declining to provide a specific service. Have you gotten one before? How did you resolve it?


How to Follow Up with Your Child’s School When You Get a Prior Written Notice (PWN)

Special Education Services and Individualized Education Programs

Learn about special education services, everything you need to know about IEPs, and how to advocate for the services and supports your child needs.

Education and IEPs

Insurance Options for Parents of Kids with Disabilities

Whether you’re using private insurance or public benefits like Medi-Cal or a combination of the two, get tips on how to fund the supports and services your child needs.

Insurance

What to Do When Your Child Has Received a New Diagnosis

Has your child received a new diagnosis? Are you concerned about a developmental delay? Check out these resources to help you navigate medical services, funding, and more.

New Diagnosis

Public Benefits - Government Programs for Children with Disabilities

Depending on your income, your child’s age and diagnosis, and other factors, there are a variety of government programs available to you.

Public Benefits

Mental Health

Learn how to help your child manage stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges with these resources from therapists and other experts.

Financially Supporting Your Child With Disabilities into Adulthood

Check out our resources to help plan your child's transition into adulthood and set them up for success.

Future and Financial Planning

Family Life - Advice for Parenting Children with Disabilities

Parenting a child with disabilities comes with unique joys and challenges. Learn how to meet your family's diverse needs and how to talk about disability together.

Family Life

Self-Care for Parents Raising Children With Disabilities

Raising a child with disabilities can place a lot of demands on parents. Check in with your own mental and physical health needs through these resources.

Self-Care for Parents

You can apply for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) if your child receives Medi-Cal.

Apply for IHSS paramedical services

Become an IHSS parent provider

Prepare for my annual IHSS visit

Apply for IHSS protective supervision

Apply for IHSS

Regional Center offers a variety of services to help clients transition to legal adulthood at age 18. Learn more about these services and what may help your child.

Update the IPP

Receive social-recreation services from Regional Center

Request Regional Center funding for an Undivided membership

Review Regional Center Specialized Supervision hours

Transition to adult services within Regional Center

The Medi-Cal waiver allows your child to apply for Medi-Cal without regarding your household income. See our guide to applying.

Fund DME

Obtain diapers and incontinence supplies through Medi-Cal

Use Medi-Cal and private insurance together

Apply for the Medi-Cal waiver

If your child is eligible to continue to receive Regional Center services after age 3, it's important to learn about what services will be available.

Receive an inclusion aide for community integration from Regional Center

Transition from Regional Center early intervention to services after age 3

Individuals with certain disabilities and developmental delays can receive extra services and funding from Regional Center. Get help applying for these benefits in our step-by-step guide.

Explore Regional Center services

Prepare for annual IPP

Apply for Regional Center benefits

Children under age 3 may be eligible for early intervention services from Regional Center. Learn what the qualifications are and how to apply for your child.

Apply to Regional Center Early Start

Regional Center

Regional Center Early Intervention (Ages 0–3)

Self-Determination Program

Medi-Cal

IHSS: In-Home Supportive Services

Other Public Funding Sources

IEP: Individualized Education Program

IEP Meeting Preparation

Preschool IEP

IEP Assessments

Strength-Based IEP Goals

Educational Accommodations, Modifications, and Curriculum

Educational Transitions

Learning At Home

Educational Placement

Educational Inclusion

Parenting

Camps and Travel

Supporting Therapies and Education at Home

Disability Culture and Advocacy

Private Insurance

Public Insurance Programs

Mental Health In Children with Disabilities

Therapies

Education-Based Therapies

Behavioral Intervention Therapies

Funding Sources For Therapies

AAC: Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Therapy at Home

504 Educational Plans

Medical

Therapies (Ages 0-3)

IEP-Related Services

After the IEP

How should you respond if you hear something in an IEP meeting that sounds incorrect? Follow these tips for collaborating with your IEP team.

5 Ways to Get Better Responses from Your IEP Team

Learn about FASTT, the free text-based hotline for parents in California who need behavioral support for their children.

Free Behavior Support from FASTT Counselors

Parent and author Kelley Coleman talks about what parent advocacy may look like, how we can help get our kids what they need, and how to build community.

Be a Better Advocate for Your Child with These 6 Tips from Author Kelley Coleman

Hear tips from an education advocate for how to respond in an IEP meeting when the school wants to deny your request or says something inaccurate.

Flip the Script on IEP Conversations: Mastering the "They Say, You Say"

Watch the full replay of our conversation with parent advocate and author Kelley Coleman as we discuss how to advocate for our kids with disabilities.

"Everything No One Tell You About Parenting a Disabled Child" - in Conversation with Parent Advocate and Author Kelley Coleman

Parents can text FASTT for free support with their child's behaviors and managing the stress of caregiving, thanks to an ongoing research study.