How challenging it is to plan for our child's future, given that it is difficult to predict how life will unfold for them and for you. Attorney, Special Needs Parent, and Advocate, Annette Hines, shares that planning is the way to reduce how out-of-control life becomes. In this first episode of a series of episodes she will do in the podcast, she leans on her 20+ years helping her clients to plan for special needs, elder care, and estate planning to give an overview of what should be considered as you start planning for your child's future.
In this episode, Annette discusses some challenges faced in everyday life as a special needs parent, and why carefully selecting a financial advisor and an attorney can prove invaluable for the short and long term. She mentions some considerations that you should factor in when planning to support your child years into the future, and stresses how to also factor your child's capabilities and preferences into the plan.
The plan we make is only as good as our understanding of all important factors, but finding information can be quite a challenge. To help us, Annette is giving our podcast listeners access to her upcoming 8-week Special Needs Advocacy and Planning Masterclass and Group Coaching program for 90% off! The Program runs from February 15 to April 5, 2023 and will cost only $250.00 for course videos, coursebook, workbook, 8 weeks of coaching, and a community that will become a circle of care for you!
Click this link to sign up: enroll.specialneedsfamilyservices.com/p/individuals-family-caregivers-cohort-group-coaching
and use the following coupon code: THRIVE90
Marcia and her husband will be doing this course to work on building their plan for their own special needs child, Emma. Please share this episode widely, as we want as many people to benefit from this programme as possible!
For support and experience-sharing related to the Special Needs Parenting Journey, including issues like managing overwhelm in the midst of life challenges, and boosting our relationships, it’s the perfect time to pick up a copy of Marcia's book, Lighting the Path, at any of the following physical and online locations: https://books2read.com/lightingthepath. Plus, come join her free community at www.facebook.com/groups/thriveability today.