{"id":819,"date":"2026-08-05T15:00:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T15:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gofarside.com\/ebcbehavior\/family-resources\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T13:28:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T13:28:29","slug":"family-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gofarside.com\/ebcbehavior\/family-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section preset--module--divi-section--88199b8d-24bd-4370-b710-ed16b14a66cb\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--cd9dbb07-4ffc-4d26-a7cf-6915a82d0261\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>FAMILY RESOURCES<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--e54872b7-05ba-46de-ba02-05ff7e2e4228\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Resources for families and caregivers<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--277d456a-8fcd-462a-9cf5-45f30df32def\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Explore practical information about beginning services, understanding insurance verification, and preparing for an assessment and care plan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper preset--module--divi-button--0b3172e8-03d0-4e7e-92d5-0047da0d3fdd_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-button--0b3172e8-03d0-4e7e-92d5-0047da0d3fdd\" href=\"\/ebcbehavior\/contact\/\">Ask EBC a Question<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section preset--module--divi-section--88199b8d-24bd-4370-b710-ed16b14a66cb\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--ab664edf-2402-4f1e-b2f7-1107cc54cd7f\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Start with current EBC information<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--277d456a-8fcd-462a-9cf5-45f30df32def\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Use these guides to prepare for enrollment, understand benefits verification, and know what to expect during assessment and care planning.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-blurb--aab4d2dc-4d27-4856-94fd-f976cc4f9e4a\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image et_animated\"><a href=\"\/ebcbehavior\/contact\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gofarside.com\/ebcbehavior\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/ebc-getting-started.png.webp\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gofarside.com\/ebcbehavior\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/ebc-getting-started.png.webp 256w, https:\/\/gofarside.com\/ebcbehavior\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/ebc-getting-started-150x150.png.webp 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-2747 lazyload\" alt=\"Getting Started with EBC\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 256px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 256\/256;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\"><a href=\"\/ebcbehavior\/contact\/\">Getting Started with EBC<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Review the steps for beginning services, from your first conversation through assessment and care planning.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-blurb--aab4d2dc-4d27-4856-94fd-f976cc4f9e4a\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image et_animated\"><a href=\"\/ebcbehavior\/insurance\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gofarside.com\/ebcbehavior\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/ebc-verify-benefits.png.webp\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gofarside.com\/ebcbehavior\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/ebc-verify-benefits.png.webp 256w, https:\/\/gofarside.com\/ebcbehavior\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/ebc-verify-benefits-150x150.png.webp 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-2741 lazyload\" alt=\"Understanding Insurance Verification\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 256px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 256\/256;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\"><a href=\"\/ebcbehavior\/insurance\/\">Understanding Insurance Verification<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Learn why benefits and authorization must be reviewed for each individual plan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_2 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-blurb--aab4d2dc-4d27-4856-94fd-f976cc4f9e4a\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image et_animated\"><a href=\"\/ebcbehavior\/contact\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gofarside.com\/ebcbehavior\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/ebc-assessment.png.webp\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gofarside.com\/ebcbehavior\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/ebc-assessment.png.webp 256w, https:\/\/gofarside.com\/ebcbehavior\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/ebc-assessment-150x150.png.webp 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-2723 lazyload\" alt=\"Preparing for an Assessment\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 256px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 256\/256;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\"><a href=\"\/ebcbehavior\/contact\/\">Preparing for an Assessment<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Learn how EBC gathers information about strengths, areas for growth, family priorities, and care options.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section preset--module--divi-section--88199b8d-24bd-4370-b710-ed16b14a66cb\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--ab664edf-2402-4f1e-b2f7-1107cc54cd7f\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Local, state, and national starting points<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--277d456a-8fcd-462a-9cf5-45f30df32def\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Use these links to find public information, education supports, disability services, crisis referrals, and community resources.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--cd9dbb07-4ffc-4d26-a7cf-6915a82d0261\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Pinellas County &amp; Tampa Bay<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcsb.org\/Page\/844\">Pinellas County Schools ESE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcsb.org\/departments\/student-support\/exceptional-student-education-ese\/non-public-child-find\">Pinellas Child Find<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstcontact.org\/\">First Contact \/ 211<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinellas.gov\/topic\/human-rights-social-services\/disability-assistance\/\">Pinellas County Disability Assistance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinellas.gov\/special-needs\/\">Pinellas Special Needs information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--cd9dbb07-4ffc-4d26-a7cf-6915a82d0261\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Florida resources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu\/\">CARD at USF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridahealth.gov\/individual-family-health\/child-infant-youth\/\">Florida Department of Health child and youth programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apd.myflorida.com\/ibudget\/resources.htm\">APD resource directory<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ahca.myflorida.com\/medicaid\/medicaid-policy-quality-and-operations\/medicaid-policy-and-quality\/medicaid-policy\/florida-medicaid-s-health-plan-resources.html\">Florida Medicaid health-plan resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rehabworks.org\/\">Florida Vocational Rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fndusa.org\/\">Family Network on Disabilities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--cd9dbb07-4ffc-4d26-a7cf-6915a82d0261\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>National resources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.ed.gov\/idea\/parents-families\/\">IDEA resources for parents and families<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssa.gov\/faqs\/en\/questions\/KA-10055.html\">SSI information for children with disabilities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Resource note:<\/strong> External organizations determine eligibility, availability, and services. 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