At Lawyers For Children, our mission is to give children in foster care a voice in the decisions that will change their lives.
Hiring an attorney does not necessarily mean you will get a faster decision in your child's case. However, one common reason that claims are initially denied is that the disability claimant (or claimant's parent) did not provide enough information needed to prove the disability.
If you have a child in special education and everything seems to be running smoothly, you may never need a lawyer. However, it is quite possible that at some point during your child's education, it will make sense to hire, or at least consult, an attorney to help you advocate for your child.
However, it is quite possible that at some point during your child's education, it will make sense to hire, or at least consult, an attorney to help you advocate for your child. (For a general overview of special education and the IEP process, read Special Education Law .)
Depending on your child’s age and disability, as well as your income level, your child may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments or Social Security Disability Insurance ( SSDI) benefits. SSI is for children younger than 18 years of age. SSDI, also called a child’s benefit, ...
A child who is under 18 may also qualify if they meet the conditions laid out by Social Security and if the child’s income and resources are below a certain amount. SSI payments are different for each state. Your child’s eligibility depends on several factors: The income and resources of any family members living in the same home as the child.
The Family Legal Health Program is a free legal service located at SickKids for patients and families referred by clinical staff. It combines the efforts of clinicians and lawyers in the pursuit of better child health outcomes.
For example, we can help in instances where: 1 parents have lost employment because they are caring for a sick child 2 there are health related housing issues 3 there are special education needs 4 assistance is required for benefits related to child's health, 5 there is domestic abuse, immigration issues, etc.
Assists families who are caring for a child with a developmental and/or physical disability that need help to pay for special services in or outside of the family home. This program focuses on meeting a child’s personal growth and development needs and assisting with family relief and family support needs.