Creating a Forever Home: Planning for Your Child’s Future

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Forever Home for Our Kids with Disabilities! I’m Valerie, a mom, life coach, and author passionate about helping parents create secure futures for their children with disabilities.Key Topics:1.        Understanding Your Child’s NeedsConduct a needs assessment covering physical, emotional, and social needs.Maintain a Comprehensive Child Profile to ensure consistent care.Visualize their future in 5, 10, and 20 years.2.        Financial PlanningBudget for daily expenses, home modifications, and long-term care.Leverage government benefits (SSI, Medicaid, AISH, PDD, RDSP).Secure private funding (trusts, grants, ABLE accounts).Protect your family with life, health, and disability insurance.Financial Vision Statement Example:“Our goal is to build a secure financial foundation for [child’s name]’s lifelong care and opportunities.”3.        Legal ConsiderationsSet up a Special Needs Trust (US) / Henson Trust (Canada) to maintain benefits.Identify key legal roles: Trustee, Financial & Healthcare POA, Guardianship.Real-Life Housing Models: Our ExperienceEden House (Supported Living Arrangement): Family-owned, personalized support, community integration.Legal Suite Model: Independent living with oversight, future rental income potential.Take Action & Dream Big!Envision your ideal future for your child—what would it look like without barriers?Quote: “The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” ~ Alan KaySubscribe & Connect:Follow the podcast for more insights.Contact me at [email protected] Keep building your child’s futureLive with Intention – Embrace the JourneyTranscript available.Connect with me:Valerie's Contact Links:Music Acknowledgement: Audio Coffee - Denys KyshchukEditor: Scott ArbeauLink for book: The S.H.I.N.E. Principle: The special needs mom's path to strength, hope and happiness by Valerie Arbeauhttps://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CW18ZXGX (Canada)https://a.co/d/03hFdZI4 (United States)Learn more about your host at:https://coachingwithvalerieanne.com/