Thousands of Children with Special Needs Are Living in Nursing Homes
About 4,000 children with special needs are growing up in nursing homes across the country, according to a new investigative report.
Read moreAbout 4,000 children with special needs are growing up in nursing homes across the country, according to a new investigative report.
Read moreYou want to ensure that your child with special needs will remain financially secure even when you can’t be there to support them but determining how much a special needs trust (SNT) should hold is no small feat. ...
Read moreFunding a special needs trust with enough money to pay for the needs of a child with special needs can be a daunting task for many parents. One solution is to fund the trust with a form of life insurance.
Read moreWritten by two certified financial planners with special needs family members, this easy-to-understand guide is a comprehensive resource that addresses all areas of special needs planning.
Read moreAn alternative to individual special needs trusts are "pooled trusts," which pool the resources of many beneficiaries. Becoming part of one may have advantages, depending on the situation.
Read moreFive tips to help plan for a child with special needs.
Read moreGovernment programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provide essentials, such as medical care, food, clothing and shelter. Special needs trusts are designed to supplement, not replace, this kind of basic support.
Read moreIf you have a special needs child and are worried about what will happen to that child when you die, this detailed book helps you secure the child's future.
Read moreAcademy of Special Needs Planners co-founder Diedre Wachbrit's article "9 Costly Mistakes to Avoid in Planning for Your Special Needs Child" appears in the March 30, 2007, edition of the US Autism & Asperger Association's Weekly News.
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