What is a PCA? Do we have them in NJ?

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Hi guys

I feel kind of dumb asking this question, but I find in NJ we don't

have a lot of stuff people in other states have! What is a PCA?

Also, I " ve seen other people post about TC's or something? Do you

guys get funding for someone to help you care for kids? How can I

get me some o'dat?!

In NJ, we can get Respite cash (20 hours a month) or respite care

and some assistance with summer camp (it went way down last year.

Way down! Did I mention it went way down?) through the Division of

Developmental Disabilities. But that's about all we have right

now. Is a PCA the same as respite? How many hours do you get? I'm

sure there are other things, but somehow I'm not getting them. Do

any of you get financial assistance for therapies? If so, how do

you get those funds?

It would be interesting to know what services/funding people are

accessing through out the country, if you're comfortable sharing.

I'm sure the states differ widely.

mom to Liam (DS/PDD?), 10 and Jack, 5