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Get paid to care for your disabled child
Program: Children's Extraordinary Needs (CEN) Program
Up to 20 hrs/week paid care by parents for a disabled child at home
Who it’s for: People 17 or younger, and people with a disability
See the rule
“Children enrolled in the Children's Extraordinary Needs Program can get up to 20 hours of paid care per week from their parents or guardians.” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
Free therapy and support for young kids with delays
Program: Early Intervention / Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE)
Free evaluation and services — speech, physical, and occupational therapy and special instruction — for infants and young children with developmental delays or disabilities.
Who it’s for: Children from birth to kindergarten who have a developmental delay or disability
See the rule
“Special education screening, evaluation, services and support are provided to children and their families at no cost.” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
Disability support services
Program: Oregon I/DD Services (Waiver / K-Plan)
Developmental disability services: coordination, respite, home mods (Waiver/K-Plan)
Who it’s for: People with a disability
See the rule
“severe mental or physical impairment ... begins before age 22, originates in the brain, and causes significant impairment of daily living skills” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
Short-term breaks for family caregivers (respite)
Program: Oregon Lifespan Respite Care Program
Short-term relief for unpaid caregivers — connects you to trained respite providers and help paying for a break.
Who it’s for: Unpaid family caregivers of someone with a disability or special needs
See the rule
“Respite care to give caregivers a break from providing care” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
Medicaid for a child with a disability
Program: Presumptive Medicaid Disability Determination (PMDDT)
Medicaid for a child based on the child's own disability, regardless of family income
Who it’s for: People 17 or younger, and people with a disability
See the rule
“Some children do not receive Medicaid based on their family's income but may qualify based on their disability. This is called presumptive Medicaid disability determination. If your child does not qualify based on family income... the ONE system automatically refers your child to the Presumptive Medicaid Disability Determination Team (PMDDT) to determine eligibility.” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
Monthly cash for a low-income family raising a child with a serious disability
Program: SSI for Children
A monthly federal cash payment for a disabled or blind child in a low-income household. Qualifying children in Oregon also get the Oregon Health Plan.
Who it’s for: Families with kids — a child under 18 with a serious, lasting disability, in a household with low income and savings
See the rule
“To apply for SSI for a child, you can start the process online.” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
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