Goals

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.

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) helps fund care and supervision at home for children who need more care than typically developing children of their same age. You can apply for IHSS if your child receives Medi-Cal.

Medi-Cal may be used as secondary insurance to pay for certain expenses that primary health insurance doesn't cover. Find out how to best use your different types of insurance to get costs covered.

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

IHSS hours can include measures that protect your child from harming themselves or others. Learn what you need to include in your application for this service.

California Children’s Services (CCS) can be an avenue of assistance for children with significant medical needs who have one of the eligible diagnoses. Find out how to apply for CCS.

Use this goal to help you find local and national organizations that can provide diagnosis-specific support.

You know your child best, so explore these resources for supporting their skill-building at home.

Supports like accommodations and services provided by the school can help your child access their education if they have challenges related to a learning disability.

Work with a member of the Undivided team to learn more about homeschooling options and find a good fit for your child.

A financial management service (FMS) is an independent agency that helps SDP participants use their budget to pay for services, taxes, and insurance. Participants choose the level of involvement they want from the FMS. The FMS can also run background checks on staff and keep track of spending.

Whether you're creating a PCP as part of the Self-Determination program or to help your child prepare for an upcoming transition, this guide will help you prepare for a successful PCP meeting.

Whether you are brand-new to the Self-Determination Program and need an Independent Facilitator (IF) or you want to change your current IF, this guide walks you through how to research your options and get started.

Learn how to connect with ADHD-specific organizations and other groups to support you and your family.

Use this goal to help you learn how to support your child's education, therapies, and other skill-building at home and in the community.

If your child has ADHD or suspected ADHD, this goal will help you communicate your concerns to the school and help your child get the educational support they need through an IEP or 504 Plan.

If your child has ADHD or suspected ADHD, this goal will help you learn more about symptoms, the diagnostic process, and potential interventions.

Get a roadmap for supporting your child at school and at home if your child has ADHD (or suspected ADHD).

You rely on multiple providers for all your child's care needs. See our tips for working with these medical professionals and helping coordinate services.

IHSS can provide funding for paramedical services for a child with disabilities. Find out how to apply here.

In some cases, parents can be authorized as the paid In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provider. Learn how to become a parent provider here.

Find out what you need to know to prepare for the annual IHSS visit.

Regional Center is the "payor of last resort," meaning it can provide funding for DME if private insurance and/or Medi-Cal won't cover DME.

As with most public programs, a prescription and written denial from your private insurance should be submitted with any request for specific CCS services. Learn how to appeal the CCS decision if your request for a service is denied.