Examples are summer camp, dental bills, eyeglasses, travel, and therapy.
A special needs trust is set up for the benefit of the individual with developmental disabilities-termed the beneficiary. The Good Shepherd Fund acts as trustee, or the party responsible for managing, investing, and distributing the assets of the trust. Special needs trusts are drawn up so that eligibility for public benefits is not jeopardized. The trusts are intended to supplement, not to replace, basic support. Many families like the piece of mind of knowing that the trust will be there to help with an unexpected crisis as well as current needs.