Summary Handout - Self Determination Program - Funding your Live-in Developmental Childcare in 2022

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Thank you Stephanie Bohn, Kelley Coleman & Mark Woodsmall, Esq.

for sharing your insights during the webinar.

Here is a summary of the information that was shared and some additional links and resources:

- Summary -

Funding your Live-in Developmental

Childcare Solution in 2022 via

California’s Self-Determination Program (SDP)

If you already have a great Childcare Solution in place, the SDP will help you with funding.

If you don't have a consistent, high qualify childcare solution in place,

we recommend starting your search for a care giver as soon as possible or at the same time as you start your SDP funding process.

This will give you the time you need to get everything set up for the long run.

How to Get Started in Six Easy Steps

1) Become a Regional Center client. Websites below list more information on eligibility. Regional Center is a social service for those with qualifying disabilities.
2) Tell your Regional Center coordinator in writing that you would like to enter the Self Determination Program (SDP).
3) Attend your Regional Center’s SDP orientation. Their website will have this information, and it will likely be virtual. You MUST do this in order to enter.
4) Request your budget for the past 12 months from your Regional Center coordinator. Always in writing. This is the amount of money allotted to the client for the past 12 months, not simply how much was spent.
5) Consider your Child's Unmet Needs. The past 12 month budget is a great starting place but also keep in mind that you can raise additional needs, not currently covered in your IPP, for inclusion in your SDP budgeting. Start by identifying your child's global needs and compare your list with the current goals and services of your IPP.
6) Your coordinator and/or Regional Center SDP specialists will give you more information on proceeding, including formulating a person centered plan, spending plan, and potential resources such as Independent Facilitators and Financial Managers.

Author: Kelley Coleman, Contributor: Mark Woodsmall, Esq

Last updated: 01/15/2022

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Additional Resources:

Disability Voices United is a great place to start and a great place to get clear information, including regular virtual informational meetings.

https://www.dds.ca.gov/initiatives/sdp/frequently-asked-questions/

https://www.dds.ca.gov/initiatives/sdp/

California’s Self-Determination Program - Presentation by Judy Mark Government Relations Co-Chair

Attorney Mark Woodsmall, Esq., who is passionate and dedicated to protecting the rights of children and adults with disabilities for over 20 years. Our founding host dad, who hired our first Occupational Therapist for his son with Autism.

Mark Woodsmall, Esq

Woodsmall Law Group, PC

2076 Lincoln Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103

(626) 440-0028, ext. 100

mark@woodsmalllawgroup.com

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This is the summary from our webinar in Jan 2022, with with three host parents who have personal experience that it is possible to receive funding for your Apex Care Professional Developmental Childcare Solution.

Now you know how to help fund your child care.

Next, let's talk about:

Finding your Live-in Developmental Childcare Solution

A Big Thank You to the Ruxin Family in

San Francisco for sharing their story

Watch how Sandra, a 25-year-old German Occupational Therapist helped Trevor as an Apex Care Professional

Step by Step
Hiring an Apex Care Professional as your Live-in Developmental Childcare Solution

1) Watch our videos, why families join us and stay with us, how their children and the entire family benefited from having Apex Care Professional support. Decide if you can imagine welcoming a young professional into your family, enjoy a cultural exchange, treat them on par like an extended family member, while respecting their privacy needs as a young adult. This might be a solution for you.
2) Start your application & schedule a consultation to be accepted into the Apex Social Group - Developmental Child Care Program.
3) Attend a webinar with Apex Social Group Family Advisory to learn about the program requirements and best practice to successful host a live-in Care Professional.
4) Interview Apex Care Professional candidates with a degree and/or experience in fields such as nursing, teaching, OT, PT, SLP and special education that meets your child's needs.
5) Apex Processes all the documents for travel, visa etc.
6) Your Live-in Care Professional arrives.
7) Apex provides ongoing support thru out the year

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How does Apex Developmental Live-in Childcare Solution work for other parents?

- Autism -

Meet Ben,
Hingham, MA

Bianca came to the US at age 25 and after her two years on the program serving Ben, she got her PhD in Occupational Therapy and now works as a research fellow at Harvard University.

- Autism -

Meet Mikey
Baltimore, MD

Julia came at age 24 and now is working on her Master's degree in Germany to become a Teacher at a School for future Occupational Therapists. She also started an OT practice in Hannover with another former Apex Care Professional serving children with Autism.

- Developmental Delays -

Meet Kai
Frisco, TX

Lydia served Kai when she was 23. She added a BA in Social Work and is now working with refugees in Germany.

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