What can SSAH funding be used for?

You can use your SSAH funding for the following services: To pay for in-home or out-of-home respite; to pay for the services of a support worker to provide Respite and/or Personal Development. Camps and recreational and/or support services. 1:1 support worker at camp or recreation programs.

Is SSAH funding frozen?

After months of uncertainty for families with children with disabilities, a CityNews investigation reveals that funding for Special Services at Home (SSAH) – a program that provides funding for children with autism and other developmental or physical disabilities – has been frozen since January 2018.

Who can apply for SSAH?

Individuals 16 years of age or older with a disability can apply on behalf of themselves.

Who qualifies for SSAH?

Residents of Hospitals – A child residing in a general or convalescent hospital as a result of a disability may be eligible for SSAH funding if:

• The stay in the institution is intended to be short-term with an expected discharge within 6 months, and.
• A treatment/discharge plan is in place, and.

How long is SSAH?

Assessing your application After you submit your application, we will assess it. It will take at least three to four weeks to review your application.

Do you have to keep a disabled child?

In California, parents have a responsibility to maintain, to the extent of their ability, a child of whatever age who is incapable of earning a living and without sufficient means.

What is Passport funding?

Passport funding (up to $2,500) can be used to develop a person-directed plan that builds on the individual’s strengths and interests and identifies supports to help them achieve their goals. These supports can be purchased from independent planners, facilitators or developmental services agencies.

What is covered by SSAH?

The Special Services at Home ( SSAH ) program helps families who are caring for a child with a developmental and/or physical disability. It is funded and managed by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.

Can parents kick out disabled child?

It is not illegal, perhaps, but it is certainly not right to simply kick children out without securing a way for their care to be provided.

What is SSAH?

The Special Services at Home ( SSAH ) program helps families who are caring for a child with a developmental and/or physical disability.