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Title: Any scholarships available for school or therapy? Post by: smomruby on February 10, 2020, 12:42:04 PM Looking for any grants, programs or scholarships to pay for therapeutic school in us.
Title: Re: Any scholarships available for school or therapy? Post by: Swimmy55 on February 12, 2020, 10:09:01 AM You could approach each hospital and see if they have such. Also call your
health insurance and your child's therapist as there is a lot of navigation/ paperwork, etc.. ~My DS's long journey included being hospitalized the whole summer of '09 at Sheppard Pratt Hospital before RICA. My insurance covered the co pays until the catastrophic limit was reached, then they covered 100% for a while after that. ~The very last resort is working with social worker/ therapists to have child go into the state's medical assistance program, which basically means the child is a ward of the state for this to happen . Parents work with social worker though and are in on treatment plans, meeting with the child's mental health team periodically, etc. You would also have to pay child support to the state depending on your income. This is how it was back in '09, in Maryland, maybe a thing or two has changed since then... Title: Re: Any scholarships available for school or therapy? Post by: Harri on February 12, 2020, 10:27:09 AM Quote from: Swimmy The very last resort is working with social worker/ therapists to have child go into the state's medical assistance program, which basically means the child is a ward of the state for this to happen . Parents work with social worker though and are in on treatment plans, meeting with the child's mental health team periodically, etc. You would also have to pay child support to the state depending on your income. This sounds like a good solution when all else fails Swimmy. I imagine it must have been incredibly difficult to take those steps and it is sobering to know that sometimes this is the best choice to get a child help. To me, it sounds like you and your husband took a leap of faith as loving, dedicated and concerned parents. This is how it was back in '09, in Maryland, maybe a thing or two has changed since then... Title: Re: Any scholarships available for school or therapy? Post by: pursuingJoy on February 12, 2020, 10:47:04 AM Looking for any grants, programs or scholarships to pay for therapeutic school in us. smomruby, I don't have experience with this but I want you to feel supported, so I'm brainstorming with you. I didn't see much on grants but I found this website (https://www.helpyourteens.com/financial-options/) that offers some really practical advice about financial options to pay for therapeutic schools, including what Swimmy suggested about checking with your medical insurance provider (some pay for the first 30 days). A brief online search resulted in lists of schools that use a sliding scale fee system based on income. The very last resort is working with social worker/ therapists to have child go into the state's medical assistance program, which basically means the child is a ward of the state for this to happen . Parents work with social worker though and are in on treatment plans, meeting with the child's mental health team periodically, etc. You would also have to pay child support to the state depending on your income. Agree with Harri, Swimmy. You pulled out all the stops when he needed you to. I admire your love for your son. Title: Re: Any scholarships available for school or therapy? Post by: Swimmy55 on February 13, 2020, 10:33:28 AM :heart:
Title: Re: Any scholarships available for school or therapy? Post by: smallbirds on February 18, 2020, 12:55:58 PM Please consult with an education attorney. You may be able to get your child placed in a "nonpublic" school, as part of an IEP. It is a complicated process that starts with having your child assessed by the school district and/or an outside mental health professional. If your child is determined to have a "severe emotional disturbance," he or she may be entitled to accommodations from the school that could include the school district paying for therapy or placed in a nonpublic therapeutic school.
I strongly advice you to consult with an attorney asap. Some will do a free initial consultation to tell you whether they can help you. I had a really excellent experience with an attorney in CA. |