A Message From the Director – Fall 2023
I hope you are all enjoying the cooler temperatures that September and October bring to Arizona across the state. And […]
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News & Updates
AHCCCS envía propuesta para el Programa de Padres como Cuidadores Remunerados a CMS para su aprobación
Las historias y testimonios de padres y familias fueron sumamente efectivos al abogar por cambios en el Programa de Padres
A Message From the Director – Summer 2023
For families of young children with disabilities, the transition into school for the first time can be wrought with stress and emotion. Our main article in this issue of Connecting discusses the nuts and bolts of the transition to preschool process.
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Preparativos para ingresar a preescolar
Al igual que muchos otros padres, Teresa Banas estaba nerviosa cuando llegó el momento de enviar a sus hijos a preescolar. Su hijo no hablaba tanto como su hermana gemela, y ella estaba preocupada por los retrasos en el desarrollo.
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Staff Spotlight: Brandi Clark
“Working for Raising Special Kids is a dream come true,” Brandi said. “It’s wonderful to work for an employer who understands families’ needs.”
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Llegando a la mayoría de edad
Cumplir 18 años es un hito importante para cualquiera. Cuando una persona joven con discapacidad se convierte en adulta, sus padres pueden tener preocupaciones legítimas sobre cómo continuar ayudando con la toma de decisiones al mismo tiempo que fomentan la independencia.
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Staff Spotlight: Paulina Serna
Paulina first became involved with Raising Special Kids about 14 years ago when her twins were born. Her son Luis was born with spina bifida, and she needed support from other parents who had similar experiences.
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A Message From the Director – Spring 2023
Though there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the complex question of what happens when a child with a disability reaches the age of majority, there is a network of families who have traveled this path, which we believe, at RSK, is a critically important resource.
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DDD Hosting Self-Care for Caregiver Conference April 25
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is hosting its first Self-Care for Caregivers Conference on April 25, 2023 at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Phoenix. There is no cost to attend. Caregivers need to pre-register.
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Important Changes Coming to AHCCCS and KidsCare Eligibility
Starting April 1, 2023 Medicaid state agencies can terminate Medicaid coverage for individuals who are no longer eligible following a redetermination. For many children, it will be critical for their parents to update their contact information with their state Medicaid agency and to respond quickly to requests for Medicaid verification, otherwise they could lose coverage unnecessarily.
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