Whether caring for a child or adult with special needs or navigating and evaluating various care resources and programs, caring for people with disabilities can be overwhelming.
Caregiving challenges:
- What is the best way to get my child formally tested and diagnosed?
- What early childhood assessments, early intervention and school programs are available for my child?
- How do I successfully transition my special needs child to adult independent living?
- I really need to connect with others who are also caring for a child or adult with special needs. What community resources are available for me?
Get the support you need every step of the way! The Family Care Solutions specialists can help by providing expert guidance, up-to-date information, and referrals to providers and resources.
For more extensive services, Astellas employees and family members have access to Upstate Special Needs Planning. Upstate Special Needs Planning is a financial planning group specializing in working with families who care for people with disabilities, especially developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury.
You also have access to monthly Live Talks which provide insight and guidance in different subject areas, including Parenting a Child with Special Needs, and Strong Parents, Strong Families.
Special Needs Planning: Preparing for Every Stage of Your Child's Life
For more extensive services, Astellas employees and family members have access to Upstate Special Needs Planning. Upstate Special Needs Planning is a financial planning group specializing in working with families who care for people with disabilities, especially developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury.
The program helps families find the answers while taking a holistic look at some of the key issues caregivers face, including but not limited to life care planning, special needs trusts, individualized supports and services, access to government programs.
For many, not knowing where to turn is disconcerting. There are four primary questions Upstate Special Needs Planning intend to answer for families:
- What will happen to my loved one when I am no longer here?
- What are the legal considerations needed to protect my loved one and family?
- How do I maximize available benefits and services?
- What supplemental income options does my loved one have?
The objective is to help families answer these important questions and plan for the future with the goal of independence, dignity and quality of life for their loved one. Challenges of planning for the future of a loved one with special needs can extend into many areas, including education, housing, employment, support services, legal, financial, and other personal matters. All of these areas must be taken into consideration to develop a plan that meets the unique needs of each family.
Astellas employees receive 10% discount on all consulting plans.
Access the Upstate Special Needs Planning WebsiteOrder Your FREE E-Book
Call to Order:
844-HLP4FAM (844-457-4326)
What Will Happen to My Special Needs Child When I Am Gone
Topics include:
- What the law says
- Issues that arise after the death of a parent
- The right education, health care and support
- How tos: will, letter of intent, care plan, special needs trust, life insurance, estate planning, guardianship
- Documenting key information
- Securing continued growth and development
- And much more