Event

"Where will my child live when I’m gone?” Beyond Group Homes: Creative Options and Residential Supports

Free online support group for caregivers of children with special health care needs

Date/Time: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 10:00am to 11:30am, ET

Presenter: Jared Oberweis, Hinkle, Prior & Fischer, Disability Rights Attorney

About this session:

This workshop will provide an overview of housing options offered by the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), and how to access them However, DDD housing is not the only option for parents. Increasingly, families are looking beyond traditional group homes and supervised apartments for innovative housing supports for their loved ones with developmental disabilities. While 'self-directed' services and unlicensed setting hold great promise, many families find that funding is inadequate, and the burden of administration and management of services is overwhelming. Attendees will learn about options for funding residential services, including the vital role of Medicaid; how to safeguard services for a son or daughter; and how to avoid common pitfalls in working with state agencies to obtain effective out-of-home residential services. This 90-minute presentation includes a Q&A for attendees.

Email Sandra at sjohnson@childrens-specialized.org if you have questions about this event.