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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.