Law Office of Michael Pearce Estate Planning Attorney Helps families plan for the financial future of their children with disabilities and navigate the intricacies of trusts and government assistance. 916-333-5088 www.pearcelaw.net Outreach Consulting Services Workshops and seminars guide people through the disability benefits process and special needs trust resources to ensure financial stability for families and self-sufficiency for individuals with special needs. charlene@ocssandiego.com www.ocssandiego.com Principal Financial Group Bill Keesling, Financial Advisor Financial guidance from a professional and father who understands. 9330 Scranton Rd. #250 SD, 92121 858-964-2119 www.billkeesling.com Ratner and Pinchman, PC Medi-Cal planning and special needs trusts. 11622 El Camino Real #100 SD, 92130 888-284-5709 www.calelderfirm.com San Diego Special Needs Law Center Philip P. Lindsley, CELA, CLS specializes in estate planning, trust and probate for families with special needs. Works in conjunction with counseling for stress-reduced decision making. 7880 Golfcrest Dr., SD, 92119 619-235-4357 www.specialneedsplanninglaw .com Social Security Administration/ Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Helps aged, blind and disabled people who have little or no income. Provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, shelter. 800-772-1213 TYY: 800-325-0778 www.socialsecurity.gov
Special Needs Planning Institute Nonprofit dedicated to educating and advocating for individuals with special needs and their families through special needs trusts, wills, guardianship and conservatorship, budget planning, and the CalABLE Program. 7120 Santa Barbara St. Carlsbad, CA 92011 888-222-8441 www.snpinst.org Special Needs Trust Foundation of San Diego Nonprofit service developed to assist families, establish special needs trusts for loved ones with disabilities and educate families on Social Security and SSI benefits. 12515 Woodside Ave. #1890 Lakeside, CA 92040 619-201-2672 www.sntf-sd.org Yvette M. Soto Accounting and Income Tax Professional bookkeeping, payroll and tax preparation. Understands the ramifications of receiving public benefits and credits for special needs as the mother of twins with Autism. 3633 Camino del Rio S. #205 SD, 92108 619-977-6586 www.yvettesoto.com
FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTIVE SERVICES County of San Diego Children’s Services Provides adoptive services for foster children of all abilities, foster family licensing, support, education and a foster youth mentor program. 877-792-5437 www.sandiegofosterkids.com DSEP-Rady Children’s Developmental Screening and Enhancement Program Developmental/behavioral assessment and screening for foster children up to age 6, and developmental coaching for caregivers. 3665 Kearny Villa Rd. #400
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SD, 92123 858-966-7874 www.rchsd.org/programsservices/dsep Foster Home Providers-Home of Guiding Hands Finds families to foster adults with special needs. Provides resources, specialized training and 24/7 support for these families to provide a natural, loving environment. 619-954-7874 www.guidinghands.org Koinonia Family Services Provides foster care and adoption services to children with special needs who are dependents of the court. Children with developmental delays or other disabilities are placed with certified foster families and receive ongoing support. 3914 Murphy Canyon Rd. #A224 SD, 92123 619-326-4222 877-CHILDS-HOPE or 877-244-5374 www.kfh.org Reece’s Rainbow Down Syndrome Adoption Grant Foundation Advocates and finds families for orphans with Down syndrome and other special needs by raising funds for adoption grants, promoting awareness through an online community and media communications. Supports families who adopt children with special needs by connecting them to resources. Combined Locks, WI www.reecesrainbow.org Walden Family Services Foster care program for children with disabilities and significant medical needs. Children are placed with specially trained, certified foster families. Additional training and supports are provided for families willing to care for children with special needs. 8525 Gibbs Dr. #100 SD, 92123 619-584-5777 www.waldenfamily.org
GENERAL HEALTH California Children’s Services State-run program provides care and therapies to children with disabilities and health problems. 6160 Mission Gorge Rd. SD, 92120 619-528-4000 www.sandiegocounty.gov/ content/sdc/hhsa/programs/ phs/california_children_ services.html www.dhcs.ca.gov/Services/CCS California Department of Managed Health Care Insurance enrollment guide, information on healthcare laws and filing complaints. 888-466-2219 www.dmhc.ca.gov The Center for Advanced Medicine Homeopathy, nutrition and chiropractic services. 4403 Manchester Ave. #107 Encinitas, CA 92024 760-632-9042 www.centerforadvancedmed .com Child Development Clinic: Maternal and Child Health Center Assessment for children with suspected delays, hearing and vision screenings, behavioral treatments and family support for parents of children with special needs. Spanish speaking doctor. 4050 Beyer Blvd. 2nd Fl. San Ysidro, CA 92173 619-662-4100 www.syhc.org Children’s Physicians Medical Group (CPMG) CPMG is the only medical network in San Diego County specializing solely in pediatric healthcare from birth through age 18. CPMG believes it’s important to have a doctor who’s an expert in the unique medical needs of children; that’s why their pediatricians receive additional specialized training. 877-276-4543 www.CPMGsandiego.com
