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Family Support
- Family Support Subsidy
If you have a child who is labeled (educationally) as AI, SXI, or SMI (see brochure for definitions) you may qualify for a subsidy of $222.11 per month. Comes in the form of a check made out to the parent/guardian each month. Taxable income MUST fall below $60,000 per year. In cases in which the child is not receiving special education services or if it is not known if the child is receiving special education services, parents may contact the director of special education at their local or intermediate school district. They can also call Early On/Project Find at 1-800-252-0052 to be connected with their local ISD, Early On Coordinator, or Project Find Coordinator. For information on Early On, visit http://www.1800earlyon.org. For information on Project Find, visit http://www.projectfindmichigan.org. Don't want to download the brochure? Here's another way to get info: CMHSPs (Michigan’s Community Mental Health Services Programs) can provide additional information on the Family Support Subsidy Program. Questions or requests for applications should be directed to your local CMHSP. If you are unable to find the name of the contact person and telephone number at your CMHSP, call the Michigan Department of Community Health Family Support Subsidy Program office in Lansing at 517-335-9480. The TTY number is 517-373-3573.
- Sibling Support & Perspectives
Living with a brother or sister on the autism spectrum (ASD) adds more signifi cant and unique experiences to that relationship. Throughout numerous accounts of parents and siblings of children with disabilities it becomes very clear; when a child in the family has a disability, it affects the whole family. Also clear is that families and each member can be both strengthened and stressed from this situation. The degree of these conflicting effects seem to vary from family to family and
person to person. Some factors, however, can help strengthen families and minimize the stressors. This article is meant to arm you with
important information and practical suggestions for helping and supporting siblings.
- Michigan Alliance for Families
Michigan Alliance for Families provides information, support and education to families of children and adults with disabilities from birth to age 26 who are in the educational system. The purpose of the project is to increase the involvement of families in their children's education and the educational system in general. This new approach to serving family members and young adults is based on the concept that everyone involved in education needs to have access to the same information, learning and leadership opportunities, yet be connected to each other.
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