Transition: Finance Resources
Protected Tomorrows
Protected Tomorrows is an advocacy and financial advisory organization supporting families of individuals with special needs and disabilities. The organization provides compassionate guidance to help individuals and caregivers navigate government benefits, legal considerations, future care planning and financial strategies for a more fulfilling future for everyone. Protected Tomorrows’ resources include:
- Monthly Protected Tomorrows Parent University online classes
- Step-by-step, comprehensive planning tools
- Individual and family services
- A Resource Hub with information, articles and videos
For questions, please contact Protected Tomorrows using the online contact form.
The Arc’s Center for Future Planning has created this free resource to help you and your family save money for the future.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Skills Tips
SSI for Children: (English) (Spanish)
PUNS is the name for the list of the people in Illinois with developmental disabilities who want or need services but do not yet have funding. Individuals who need help from the government to pay for needed Division of Developmental Disabilities Waiver services now, or in the future, should register for PUNS.
The Arc of Illinois’ Life Span Program provides an overview of how to get on the PUNS list and how to check the approximate date when you may be selected.