Case Management
Welcome
Navigating the systems associated with disability can be confusing and overwhelming, often leaving you feeling stuck. VELA’s one-on-one case management, led by a licensed clinical social worker, offers families enrolled in our services personalized support, resources, and coaching to access essential services and resources that impact the life of a child with a disability and their family.
About
About VELA’s Case Management:
Available for families participating in VELA’s Support Groups, Courses, and/or Workshops
1 on 1 individualized meetings in-person or virtually
Offered on a case by case basis for families of children with disabilities
Provided in English and Spanish
Provided at no cost to families
Case Management Supports the Following:
Accessing Disability Community Resources
Health Insurance such as Medicaid, SSI, CSCHN, CHIP, Marketplace Health Insurance
Therapy Referrals - Speech, Physical, Occupational, ABA
Mental Health Referrals for Children and Adults
Addressing School Concerns: special education support, starting and managing individual education plan (IEP), preparing for ARD meetings, advocating for equal opportunities for students with disabilities, etc.
Other Important Things to Know:
VELA does not attend school meetings and medical appointments with families; VELA’s model is to prepare families to navigate these visits independently.
VELA does not provide home based services.
VELA does not provide direct support with housing, emergency financial assistance, or legal aid.
VELA is not a crisis response agency. Once Case Management services are requested, VELA’s Social Worker will reach out within five business days to schedule an appointment.
Case management sessions provided are determined by the needs identified between the family and VELA’s Social Worker.
How to Access Case Management:
Services are limited and eligibility will be determined on a case by case basis.
Self Refer by calling VELA yourself as a caregiver or be referred by a VELA Parent Facilitator and/or community provider.
Contact us at 512-850-8281 to learn more.