Update my child's services after a move

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Published: Dec. 6, 2023Updated: Aug. 22, 2024

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When to do it30 days before moving date if possible

Get help transferring your child's public benefits and school district when you move to a new address.

Why

If you connect with your current and new schools or service providers before the move, they can work together to help the transition go smoothly and avoid a lapse in services.

Guides

Curated by our research team, signed off by experts and parents alike, guides walk you through the entire process, step-by-step. They cover common pitfalls and how to navigate complexities in order to accomplish your goal.

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Move school districts with an IEP

If your child has an IEP, there are a few extra steps to go through when registering for school in a new district. Here are tips for helping the transition go smoothly.

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Find a new provider

Use this guide to help you find a new provider and fund your child's medical or therapeutic care.

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Prepare for a new provider visit

You have selected a new therapist or medical provider for your child, and there are a lot of details to take care of before that first visit. Here’s an easy checklist of things you can do to help the appointment go as smoothly as possible!

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Transfer Regional Centers after a move

If you move to an address in a different Regional Center’s catchment area, you will need to transfer to that Regional Center.

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Transfer IHSS after a move

If you move to an address in a new county, you’ll need to complete these steps to prevent a disruption in your child’s services.

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Transfer Medi-Cal after a move

If you move to an address in a new county, you’ll need to complete these steps so that Medi-Cal has your updated information.

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