Paying It Forward: A Personal and Professional Special Needs Journey Gordon Homes CFP, CLU, ChFC, CASL Financial Advisor & Special Care Planner 1
Strategic Alliances CPAs Attorneys Special Needs, Elder Law and Personal Injury Government Agencies Service Providers School Corporations and Special Education Co-ops Non-profits 2
Presentation Segments Common Concerns for Parents and Families Professional and Personal Special Needs Journey Compelling Stories - Paying it Forward 3
Common Concerns Getting Help/Accessing Government Benefits Backup Plan if something happens to me 4
Reassurances for Guardian/Caregiver Government will Continue to do heavy lifting Medicaid Waivers Social Security Adult Child Benefits Resources to pay for what Government won’t Special Needs Trust ABLE account 5
Reassurances for Guardian/Caregiver Letter of Intent – A Caregiver Guide Special Needs Team – Special Needs Financial Planner Special Needs Attorney Pediatrician and Specialists Education Contact and Advocate Medicaid Case Manager Social Security Non-Profit/Support Group, etc. 6
Special Needs Journey Personal and Professional Special Needs Journey Attended meeting Program launched Son with Special Needs 7
Paying it Forward Compelling Stories – A Lunch and Learn leads to Special Needs Planning A Client and Friend lost, Will the Trust be Funded? Paying it Forward – A Random Act of Kindness 8
Paying It Forward: A Personal and Professional Special Needs Journey Gordon Homes CFP, CLU, ChFC, CASL Financial Advisor & Special Care Planner ghomes@financialguide.com 9