Funding Training and Conferences
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Conferences and trainings offer families opportunities to learn, recharge, and connect with other families. Funding assistance for training and conferences may be available for families of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). Funding resources include the following.
Medicaid Waiver Family and Caregiver Training ProgramAnyone who receives the Family Supports Waiver or Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver may opt to spend up to $5,000 of their yearly budget for Family and Caregiver Training. The funds may be used to provide training and education to parents, family members, or non-paid caregivers at workshops and conferences.
This service is coordinated through the waiver care manager. IEP Parent TrainingParent training is a service that is available as a supportive related service under a student’s IEP. The training must be approved by the case conference committee and must be written into the IEP. The training is provided at no cost to the parent.
Conference ScholarshipsMany conference hosts are aware that paying for conference expenses is burdensome to some families, and scholarships or reduced fees based on ability to pay are often offered. Before registering for a conference, ask about scholarship and grant opportunities. Maximize discounts, such as lodging or transportation discounts, offered in conjunction with the conference.
Diagnosis-Specific Grants or ScholarshipsSmall, local, diagnosis-specific groups may offer grants or scholarships to state or national conferences. These groups occasionally request a follow-up report be given to the local group.
Local Service GroupsLion’s Club, Kiwanis, and other service groups occasionally accept applications for family needs, such as trainings.
Other FundingFor additional information on other funding sources, see INF2F’s Fact Sheet “Other Funding Options”.
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This fact sheet was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $96,750 with 89% percent financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of INF2F and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.
This fact sheet was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $96,750 with 89% percent financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of INF2F and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.
