This is for after our children turn 3 years old. Extra funds from Medicaid. It is another hoop-filled process, but more money from the state. You can call the Idaho Care Line to get in touch with the Health and Welfare department to see how much additional funding your child could be eligible for. These funds can be used (upon approval) for ramps for your house, alarm systems for your house, bathroom modifications, etc. Things that help your child stay at home for you to care for them rather than becoming a ward of the state (I guess that is what it would be called), so your child does not need to be institutionalized.
There is an entire webpage from the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare at http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Default.aspx?TabId=1017 devoted to the Children's System Redesign. Included on the right side of the page is a link called "UPDATED - Frequently Asked Questions".
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There are still over 2,000 families who have not transitioned, as well as provider agencies that have not started delivering the new services. It is important to take the steps now to begin the new program or services will no longer be available to you on July 1, 2013.
Here is what MaKenna obtained through her budget for the year 2012-2013:
ReplyDelete1) Respite care from family friends taking MaKenna to the park, zoo, library, running errands, etc.
2) Touch faucets in the sink so she can wash her hands by herself and not get burned by the water temperature.
3) Mini Ipad
4) Reading class
5) ISU speech summer program
6) Trail a bike to ride behind her dad's bike (http://www.bikekidshop.com/weehoo-igo-pro-bike-trailer-cycle-p-2168.html?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=September%202011%20Weehoo%20BOB%20Extrawheel%20OMM&utm_content=September%202011%20Weehoo%20BOB%20Extrawheel%20OMM+CID_7915d8edcc2532870f4a0356543eff56&utm_source=Email+marketing+campaigns&utm_term=iGo)
And respite care provided by her older brother as well.
ReplyDeleteAnd a bed tent to keep her safe at night: Www.myreadysetbloom.com
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