SSI & Key Public Benefits for Children Ages 0-22 with Special Health Needs (online via Zoom)

We’re offering two online workshops for parents and caregivers of current Cotting School students in May to help you learn how to maximize your public benefits! 

Topic: SSI and Key Public Benefits for Children with Special Health Needs (ages 0–22)
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time: 9-10:30 a.m.
Location: Online via Zoom (check the Weekly Update for the link)

Please click here to RSVP.

This is the first of two online sessions presented by Lisa Sheehy, a Public Benefits & Health Policy Specialist at the MA Department of Public Health, Division for Children & Youth with Special Health Needs. It will be more of a general overview. Lisa will explain everything you need to know about Social Security Income (SSI) and answer your questions. Her background includes public benefits and health access advocacy, collaboration to improve systems of care, coordinated care for children with medical complexity and clinical legal education.

Click here to learn more about the second session on May 29, which is geared more towards parents and caregivers of students ages 16-22.

Questions?
Please email Family Support & Engagement Coordinator Naomi Zuckerman or Co-Director of Health Services & Nurse Becky Klappenbach  if you have any questions.