Having worked closely with the regional centers of the bay area, and assisted many families on programs, resources, benefits, and housing for their loved one with special needs, Debra is well versed and networked in the local bay area Special Needs community. When families do not understand the maze of public benefits, the specific nature of a Special Needs Trust to protect their child as he or she grows old, and the critical nature of trust management, Debra's expertise is invaluable.  She works closely with law firms that specialize in Special Needs advocacy and with Trust Management firms that oversee the legal and ethical distributions of trust funds to address on going quality of life for the client.

Managing the affairs of someone with special needs can be very complicated if you don't know where to turn or how to interface with the appropriate representatives.  Special needs care management services could include but are not limited to:

• Navigating the public benefits system
• Coordinating assessment of medical needs with healthcare professionals
• Identifying educational and enrichment opportunities
• Interface with representatives of Medi-cal and other benefits programs helping to ensure that a client’s health care benefits are not jeopardized by distributions from trust-based assets.
• Evaluating planning documents and future needs assessments
• Identifying community services to supplement existing care