I took on the responsibility of caring for my Intellectual disabled cousin, not realizing how much it would take to clear up her parents estate, which is a nightmare. I am disabled myself, and live on fixed income as does my cousin. How do I or where do I go for help?
Lynda
(210) 222-1294|info@ccaosa.org.
Found a whole listing of services at Alamo Service Connection, an Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) connecting seniors, veterans, individuals with disabilities and caregivers to services and resources in Bexar, Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Wilson counties
Website is http://bexar.tx.networkofcare.org /aging/services/subcategory.aspx?tax=BH-8900.9100
if they crop the web address, try googling the name. LOTS of services - utilities help, food pantries, assistance for military etc.
I am really surprised that your cousin's parents didn't put together a Trust for her future care. As for you getting paid to care for your cousin, it is not easy to find funds. A vast majority of family caregivers are caring for love ones without getting paid.