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Did you know you can support autistic children and loved ones whenever you shop at Kroger?
It’s easy as 1-2-3:
That’s it! Every time you shop at Kroger, you are helping the families and children living with autism in your community.
What does your family and child with a disability need in an emergency?
Every situation is different, and each child has individual needs. To get started, here are questions to think about:
Download a Disaster Supply Checklist for a full list of items you might need in a disaster.
Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities and Special Needs.
Get Ready Now. Disaster Facts, Resource Library, Activities, Visuals, Build-a-Kit
Administration for Strategic Preparedness & Response
Personal Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities:
Sheltering in Place and Evacuation
https://aspr.hhs.gov/at-risk/Pages/shelter_in_place.aspx
FEMA: Page 13: Disaster Awareness for People with Disabilities
Recording: https://fema.cosocloud.com/phtm0p7yn5x9/
Emergency Preparedness for Families with Children with Special Health Care Needs (Example in Texas, research your state)
Prepare Power Dependent Equipment
https://tcdd.texas.gov/5-tips-to-prepare-for-the-2024-hurricane-season/
Disaster Assessment and Recovery (Example in Texas, research your state)
https://texashelp.tamu.edu/after-a-disaster-guidebook/
Under federal law, public schools must look for, find, and evaluate kids who need special education.
This is called Child Find, and it covers kids from birth through age 21.
It applies to all kids, including those who are homeschooled or in private schools, plus kids who are migrants or without homes.
UNDERSTANDING THE DIAGNOSIS: Videos
SUPPORT GROUPS and RESOURCE: Receiving an Autism diagnosis is often difficult and overwhelming, so its important to give yourself time to process the diagnosis that you or your loved one just received. When you are ready, connect with a community who understands your feelings to obtain information, resources, and most importantly support.
SCHEDULE MEDICAL RECOMMENDATIONS
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
TEXAS WAITLIST TO GET ON ASAP https://texasmedicaidwaivers.com/medicaid-waivers/interest-lists/
The importance of Waivers and why you should sign up right away.(Video)
Texas Medicaid waivers are a gateway to getting services for your child. Even if you hope your child will never need those services, it is important that they be added to the interest list for any program(s) that might meet their needs. Your child might have to wait a long time to get services through the waiver. You can always decline the services once your child moves to the top of the list.
Many parents say they wish they had signed up for the waiver interest lists when their child was born or first diagnosed. Some of the interest lists have more than a 15-year wait time.
Learn How Texas Benefits Can Help You
Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authorities (LIDDA)
TESTING FOR AUTISM: Developmental screening can be done by a number of professionals in health care, community, and school settings. It’s important to know the difference of what each type of evaluation will provide you.
A EDUCATIONAL ASSESMENT will determine eligibility of resources that your child qualifies for and can start receiving services as early as 3 years old through the school district. A medical diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) does not automatically entitle a student to special education services.
A MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS is based on the patient’s history and behaviors. Various experts can make this diagnosis, including some psychologists, pediatricians and neurologists. While a medical diagnosis can provide some insight and determine medical necessity, schools need to conduct their own evaluations to determine educational eligibility and whether there is a need for special education and related services.
Primary care providers have regular contact with children before they reach school age and are able to provide family-centered, comprehensive, coordinated care, including a more complete medical assessment when a screening indicates a child is at risk for a developmental problem.
UNDERSTANDING THE DIAGNOSIS. WHAT IS AUTISM? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition involving persistent challenges with social communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behavior. While autism is considered a lifelong disorder, the degree of impairment in functioning because of these challenges varies between individuals with autism.
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Applicants may also scan the following QR code:
JotForm is a HIPAA Compliant PC and mobile phone compatible platform.
PDF Version is available upon request!
⦁ Incomplete applications are not funded. Please complete all required information and provide supporting documentation for each application.
⦁ The submission date is determined once the application is completed and all required documents are submitted and approved.
⦁ Hope For Three will not pay for services or previous invoices before an award for financial assistance is issued.
⦁ An applicant receiving financial assistance agrees to repay monies if Hope For Three services are paid or reimbursed by another funding source, such as an insurance company or another non-profit.
⦁ Applicants receiving assistance must attend two Parent Empowerment sessions (of your choice) in a 60-day period to receive, or continue to receive, financial awards from Hope For Three Family Assistance and Resource Support programs. Sessions are required for each award received as well as Quick Assist awards.
Re-applications can be submitted within the same year if the maximum award amount has not been met. However, applicants who have been previously denied must wait three months before reapplying.
To protect your individual’s identifiable health information, please submit all electronic applications via the Jotform application. However, electronic submissions can also be emailed to familyassistance@hopeforthree.org
You will receive a confirmation email upon receipt of your application.
If you have not received a reply/confirmation within three (3) business days, please follow up by phone at 281.245.0640 or email familyassistance@hopeforthree.org
In-person visits require an appointment. Please email familyassistance@hopeforthree.org to schedule.
Please do not drop off paperwork at our physical address.
Hope For Three continues to work remotely and is not present to accept your confidential paperwork. Call 281.245.0640 for more information.
SUBMIT APPLICATION OR INVOICE HERE
Please note: The application submission date starts as soon as the application is complete. If your application is approved, the individual will receive a financial award. This award may or may not be the requested monetary amount. Family funding is determined by the provider’s quote and anonymous Board Member votes. Recipients are notified via email or telephone by a Hope For Three Family Assistance department member.
⦁ Completed Family Assistance Application
⦁ Copy of Previous Year’s Tax Return
⦁ Proof of Applicant Diagnosis
⦁ Proof of Fort Bend County Residency (Photo ID Not Accepted: Must be in the form of a utility bill, mortgage, IEP document, etc.)
⦁ A quote on letterhead from a service or provider for the applicant requesting funding and EOB when asking for assistance with Co-Pay and Out of Pocket
⦁ Evaluation and goals of requested services from the service provider on letterhead.
⦁ Mandatory attendance of at least two of the three options within 60 days of receiving an award: Caregiver Empowerment Session H.O.P.E Session FARS Awardee Volunteer Opportunities
*Funding is only paid to an approved service provider, treatment facility, assessor, or supplier. Hope For Three’s Family Assistance Committee will have final authority on each financial award.
Examples of FARS Approved Autism Related Services include: Day Habilitation Programs, Swim Safety Lessons, Legal Guardianship Fees, Licensed Respite Providers, and other autism related therapies recommended by a physician or licensed professional. Inquire within for more information.
If you need assistance with personal finances and/or for daily living expenses in emergencies, please visit www.modestneeds.org, or contact Fort Bend County Health & Human Services.
Hope For Three prioritizes families with multiple children on the spectrum when funding is considered. Payments are paid directly to approved professionals, including service providers, treatment facilities, diagnosticians, or vendors, and never to a parent or caregiver.
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