Many agencies request copies of assessments and reports to help determine services. It may be useful, and quicker, to give an extra copy than having agencies request them from other agencies.

• Make sure the date is on all reports.
• Make photocopies of all assessments, reports and recommendations.
• Sign consent for an agency to have a copy of your child personal information.

Information to include:

• Primary contact person; name, phone number, email, position.
• The date the referral was made.
• Dates of contact; include phone calls, emails, and visits made. It’s important to include who you spoke you, the date and time and what you talked about.

• Call occasionally to check on your status (write down information in your contact log)
• Contact the agency if something changes with your situation such as: a move, a stressful event, etc.)

• This means you need to pay. Do your research about your options.
• You can interview different services and people and make your own decision.
• Charitable foundations may support funding. Workplace benefits/insurance policies may also provide some coverage for private services.

• Does this service have a deadline?
• Is there certain criteria that I need to have to enroll?
• Do I need a referral or doctor’s note?

You may be able to use receipts for certain grants, government funding options, taxes and insurance purposes.