Private Resources

Finding the right support for your loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability or autism can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating services. Private resources fall into at least three categories.

1. Private resources to fully implement future planning, including legal or financial considerations. For example, if your adult child needs assistance to oversee their monthly checks and spending, assigning that role in advance is important. You may or may not need an attorney to assist in such decisions.
2. Another category of private resources covers a wide array of connections or social activities: family, extended family, religious affiliation, clubs, and/or affinity interests (e.g., music, art, sports) to which your adult child may belong. The involvement of family, extended family, and close friends can make up for a lack of financial resources.
3. The third category of private resources relates to those parents who believe they have anywhere from a small to a significant amount of funds which can be set aside for the adult child’s life. Private resources can offer greater flexibility and options tailored to unique needs and goals such as adult education activities, transportation to events, and grocery shopping. Depending on your financial circumstances, these resources may supplement the adult’s public resources or replace some of them.

We will be adding private resources to this section over time. Feel free to recommend resources. Our initial launch includes these resources, and we will continue to add more content.