It can be daunting to consider how to secure the financial resources necessary to ensure that our adult children have access to the support and services they need to live full and happy lives.
Fortunately, there are various programs that can assist parents navigate and pay for services, support needs, housing, and other necessities. Click on your state below to find state-specific information regarding grants, social security benefits, and financial management strategies to help you plan the best future possible for your adult child.
Alabama
Social Security Administration Website
Need Help Paying Bills (Online database with important information on different financial resources in the state of Alabama)
Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network (The Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network provides financial aid for families taking care of a child or adult with disabilities. Click to apply for respite)
Easter Seals Birmingham Area Medical Assistance Grant Program
Alaska
The Arc of Anchorage, Alaska – Short Term Assistance and Referral (STAR)
Financial Support by Stone Soup Group (The Stone Soup Group provides mini-grants and STAR funds for adults and families that experience a disability).
Arizona
Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona General Programs and Services
Financial Help Resources from the Arizona Department of Economic Security
Client Services Trust Fund from the Arizona Department of Economic Security
Bart Stevens Special Needs Planning, LLC (Financial information and help regarding trusts and estate planning in the state of Arizona by specialized financial planning team.)
Connecticut
Individual and Family Grants from Department of Developmental Services
PLAN (The PLAN organization was created for parents by parents to help set up trusts and estate planning for children with disabilities).
Idaho
Kansas
Arcare (Life Care Planning)
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Social Security Office
AANE Grant Programs (Financial assistance for necessary services for those age 0-22)
Baystate Financial (Specialized financial planning/support for people with disabilities)
