There are many kinds of decisions that adults must make.
Think about how your child might be able to manage these types of decisions.
Once a child turns 18, parents will not be able to do the following:
Money
Parents will not be able to:
- Manage bank accounts
- Authorize a credit card
Education
Parents will not be able to:
- Decide on their special education services (sign the IEP)
- Decide if they stay in school until 22
Healthcare
Parents will not be able to:
- See their child's medical records
- Make decisions about medical care and treatment
- Give permission for procedures, even in an emergency
- Talk with insurance companies about their coverage
Housing
Parents will not be able to:
- Decide where their child will live
- Decide who their child will live with
- Apply for section 8 housing or other benefits
- Sign a lease
People with disabilities often need help making these decisions in order to protect themselves from harm, and get the most out of life.
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There is a range of options in Louisiana to help support your child's decision-making once they turn 18.
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There are ways to get permission to make some of these decisions for your child, but let them make others themselves.
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We'll go through the options with you!