Family Resources

Kaufman Children’s Center works closely with families to provide the best care possible for kids. Navigating your way to get your child the help they need can be daunting but we hope the information listed in this area may be of help to you. Please feel free to provide feedback - we would love to hear what has worked for you and will pass on helpful information to other families.

Grants

Financial help from outside resources

Insurance Tips

How to get the most
from your coverage

Friends of the KCC

Organizations that
may be of assistance

Therapist Tips

Expert advice from our KCC staff

Helpful Links

Excellent info from outside sources

Center Policies

Guidelines from our front office

Special Needs Grant Opportunities

Please note that each grant resource is from an independent organization; none are associated with the Kaufman Children's Center. The KCC has made every effort to provide high-quality and helpful grant information, but we cannot be held liable for errors or the quality of the grant sources. Information should be independently verified and confirmed. Questions about specific grants should be addressed to the organization offering the grant.

If you receive help from a grant source not listed here or find that a grant is no longer being offered, please email us know so we may update our list for the benefit of other families. Thanks for your help!

Cyndi Davis, Community Outreach Coordinator
248-737-3430 or EMAIL

Special Needs Grants

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Grant Search Engines

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Autism Grant Sources

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Grants for Travel Expenses

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Tips for Dealing with Insurance Companies

The KCC bills directly to Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, and Health Alliance Plan. We do not participate with Medicaid.

For all other insurance plans,  payment is the responsibility of the parent. We encourage you to contact your insurance company to determine if you can be reimbursed for your expenses. Our front office staff is happy to provide you with the billing codes you will need.

We understand that dealing with health insurance can be a complicated and sometimes frustrating process, and have pulled together some tips we hope will help.

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Friends of the KCC

Help navigating the autism through a wide variety of resources

Assistance and friendship to children
with special needs and their families

Treatment resources and
continuing education for SLPs

Therapy songbook resource from
a top music therapist

Traditional summer camp experience
for kids with special challenges

Online community to enrich the
experience of raising children

Enabling a Jewish education for
children with special needs

Private pediatric speech-language
therapy center located in New Jersey

Nonprofit offering resources and
support for apraxia parents

Helping to meet the changing needs
of individuals with Down syndrome

How OT can help people perform
at the highest level of their life roles

Private school and clinic for
children with special needs

Making effective communication accessible and achievable for all

Resources from the Michigan
Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

Funds therapies and treatments for
children with communicative disorders

West Bloomfield toy store with
unique special needs resources

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Therapist Tips for Parents & Professionals

Best Practices for Your Child’s Speech & Language Therapy

Nancy Kaufman's top tips for helping children who struggle to speak

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Why ABA is the Gold Standard of Autism Treatment

Why ABA is often the first treatment recommended for autism

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When to Seek a Speech & Language Evaluation

Deciding to initiate an evaluation can be difficult, but it’s often the best decision

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Sensory Ideas to Support Learning at School or Home

Sensory input is a wonderful way to help children focus on their schoolwork

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The Importance of a Team Approach to ASD Therapy

How the collaboration of speech, OT and ABA work together for kids with ASD

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What To Do If You Suspect Autism Spectrum Disorder

An ASD diagnosis is scary, but acting quickly can help kids’ ability to communicate and learn

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Helpful Links

Help your kids conquer cabin fever with this giant list of web-based activities!

LINK

Huge list of resources categorized for families, educators, and providers. Additional list of resources in Spanish.

WEBSITE

Researched information on how autism affects sleep, as well as some useful tools that individuals and their parents can use to find better rest.

WEBSITE

A round up of advice from experts, offering some general rules to have in mind about adapting your house to a family member living with a disability. Don't miss the list of play date tips from our own Amy Hengstebeck, OTRL!

WEBSITE

Help us help others! If you know of an additional source that would be helpful to others, please let us know so we may share it with other families. Thanks for your help!

Cyndi Davis, Community Outreach Coordinator
248-737-3430 or EMAIL