MI Options

MI Options offers trained experts who can help you navigate what kind of care you or a loved one might need as you age, what it will cost, and how to stay at home and maintain independence. Counselors can provide guidance and information on available resources and programs available to an individual to support their long-term care goals, including; caregiver support, financial/legal/insurance assistance, health and medical services, home maintenance and improvement, nutrition and meal services, and transportation services.
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Bluestone Voices for Autism

Bluestone VOICES for Autism is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) that provides both financial and therapeutic support to enhance the lives of children and their families and to create a community that celebrates all children. They raise money to assist families with out-of-pocket costs, by providing grants to ABA centers to enhance treatment and offering scholarships to individuals entering the field of ABA.
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Detroit Parent Network

The Detroit Parent Network Is Michigan's Premier Parent Engagement Organization That Educates, Equips And Empowers Parents As Champions For Their Children And For Change In Their Schools And Community. Detroit Parent Network is a membership network of more than 1,200 parents serving low-income families that are predominantly African American and Latino. DPN works to improve parent involvement in education, which is proven to promote child success. A feature of DPN's core programs is elevating parents to personal transformation which elevates their own pathway to literacy, workforce development and helps them support the aspirations of their children. DPN's Core Parent Power Trainings are Parent Leadership, Parent Advocacy, Parenting Education (Love & Logic), Facilitator Training, and programs that foster a parent's involvement in their child's education. Central to DPN's model is the recruitment, support and training of parents as peer-peer trainers that go on to become Home-based Early Childhood Literacy Coaches, and Train other Parents in early childhood to high school and college settings.
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Michigan Innovations in Care Coordination: Insurance and Autism Evaluation Guidance Document For Parents and Professionals

Guide that discusses navigating different types of insurance in relation to Autism evaluation and treatment. Covers the process of obtaining an Autism evaluation and treatment with different types of insurance.
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National Council of the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul

National organization with locations associated with Catholic churches throughout the country. Assistance services are provided. For assistance, contact nearest Catholic church in your community and ask for a Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference in the vicinity. There are also thrift stores and food pantries located throughout the nation.
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Pacer Center

The Pacer Center offers several programs for children with disabilities and mental health challenges including a parent information center, a national bullying prevention center, a health information center, a technology center, and newsletters and publications.
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The Catalyst Center

The Catalyst Center is a national center dedicated to improving health care coverage and financing for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN). The center works with families and other stakeholders to promote strategies to cover more kids, close benefit gaps, pay for additional services, and build capacity. Includes resources for families and professionals.
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The Journey Through Diagnosis: A guide for families of children with a genetic condition

This guide provides information and support to families whose child has been identified with a genetic condition. The guide is written from the family perspective and covers a variety of topics, including emotions, family relationships, obtaining information and support, medical care, medical insurance, and finding your voice.
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