Information and Resources
Planning for the Future
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Plan Ahead to Ensure Your Child’s Future Security
Seeking Social Security, Medicaid and other public benefits for your child can provide long-term security for a child with disabilities.
Special Needs Trusts and SSI
Notes from a FRED presentation given by Theresa Varnet, Attorney-at-Law, about government benefits, estate planning, and guardianship.
Social Security Benefits Information
Notes from a FRED presentation given by Charles Killen, Social Security Administration, about Social Security Benefits.
Advance Directive for Mental Health Care
Advance Directive for Mental Health Care giving Power of Attorney to a "designated agent" to make decisions regarding an individual's health care treatment.
Power of Attorney for Mental Health Treatment
IL Statutory Short Form giving Power of Attorney to a "designated agent" to make decisions regarding an individual's health care treatment.
Benefits for Children with Disabilities
Brochure provided by the Social Security Administration with information about how to apply for Social Security Benefits.
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