Brunetti also notes that if the child has been receiving benefits from government programs, the money in trusts could now be considered fair game for the government. So, if you have a child who has a handicap that could qualify him for government aid, do not fund trusts for them, he advises. Don t be shy about seeking government help. There is a lot available for children like yours. Start with your local school system.
Federal laws mandate programs to meet the educational needs of kids with disabilities.
It s the school district s responsibility to identify individuals with such needs. If you are new to the school district, or have a child younger than school age, you should initiate a meeting. This was the case with my youngest son, Ryan Charles Parker. At 3 years old, he had a vocabulary of six words, well below the norm. The team usually consists of a learning disabilities teacher, a psychologist, a nurse and one or both parents.