Planning for the future takes on new meaning when a loved one has a disability. This webinar breaks down what families need to know about protecting benefits, building long-term security, and keeping control of important decisions. We will cover how special needs trusts work, when to use a first-party or third-party trust, and how to…
Join Jennie Dopp, ChSNC, from CaringTide for an educational webinar designed to help families create a comprehensive plan for their loved one’s future. This session explores essential elements such as support networks, emergency planning, financial strategies, benefits, estate planning, housing costs, employment, caregiving, and strategies for independence. You’ll leave with practical tools and resources to…
Discover how an ABLE account can give your child greater financial freedom—without jeopardizing essential public benefits. We’ll break down how ABLE accounts work alongside Social Security, special needs trusts, rent and fair-share rules, and earned income. You’ll gain clear, practical strategies to protect benefits, grow savings, and build long-term financial stability with confidence.
Join Jennie Dopp, ChSNC, from CaringTide for an educational webinar designed to help families create a comprehensive plan for their loved one’s future. This session explores essential elements such as support networks, emergency planning, financial strategies, benefits, estate planning, housing costs, employment, caregiving, and strategies for independence. You’ll leave with practical tools and resources to…
This session focuses on real-world financial strategies for families supporting a loved one with a disability. We’ll cover how to balance long-term savings with benefit rules, plan for future care costs, and establish structures that keep resources stable over time. You’ll gain clarity around funding special needs trusts, ABLE, coordinating retirement planning, and aligning income,…
Join CaringTide for an essential webinar designed to help individuals and families navigate the often-confusing process of accessing Medicaid. Whether you’re applying for the first time or supporting a loved one, this session walks through eligibility requirements, the different types of Medicaid, the application process, and common challenges. You’ll leave with practical tools, greater clarity,…
Join Jennie Dopp, ChSNC, from CaringTide for an educational webinar designed to help families create a comprehensive plan for their loved one’s future. This session explores essential elements such as support networks, emergency planning, financial strategies, benefits, estate planning, housing costs, employment, caregiving, and strategies for independence. You’ll leave with practical tools and resources to…
This session focuses on Medical advocacy and helps individuals and families navigate a complex healthcare system with confidence. It means making sure a person’s needs, goals, and rights guide every decision. A medical advocate helps communicate with providers, organize information, understand diagnoses and treatment options, and prepare for appointments. They watch for gaps in care,…
Join CaringTide for an informative webinar exploring both the legal and personal aspects of guardianship and its alternatives. This session helps caregivers, family members, and advocates understand when guardianship is appropriate, what less restrictive options exist, and how to make informed decisions that balance protection with independence and individual rights.
Join us for a practical, empowering webinar designed to help parents and caregivers confidently navigate the IEP process. We’ll clarify your rights, explain how to participate effectively in meetings, and share strategies for building collaborative relationships with school teams—so your child’s educational needs are fully supported.
Join CaringTide for a practical and empowering webinar focused on navigating employment with a disability. We’ll explore strategies for job searching, requesting reasonable accommodations, building workplace confidence, and connecting with inclusive employers. Whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time or seeking new opportunities, this session provides tools, resources, and expert insights to support…
Siblings carry a unique role that blends love, pride, worry, and responsibility. This webinar gives caregivers/siblings a space to be seen and understood. We will talk about the support siblings need at different ages, the joy they often feel, the grief they may not always share out loud, and the overwhelm they may feel about…