CAREHACK EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER
Carehack's goal is to provide care and expertise to families of students with disabilities and bridge the gap between the school system and parents. They believe parents are an integral part in their child's education but don't want them to feel alone in navigating the system. They provide consistent consultation services, advocacy services, and behavior training for parents of students 2 to 18 years with any disability and/or suspected disability. They offer in person services in and around Sumner County and virtual services in all of Tennessee. They can also help families complete paperwork to access services and funding sources. They offer free consultations, a sliding scale, and scholarships. All inquiries are welcome.
​​Contact Information
Email karla@carehack.org
Website: https://www.carehack.org/
ZALE DOWLEN, JD, MBA
Attorney Zale Dowlen is an estate planner and financial planner. He can assist with special needs trusts and financial guardianship for minors. He also has experience with children in the Juvenile Court system and is active in the Autistic adult community.
​Contact Information
Address: PO Box 335, Goodlettsville TN 37070
Email: youmatter@zaledowlen.com
Phone: (615) 497-0763
Website: www.ZaleDowlen.com
EVERSON ROSE FINANCIAL
Beverly Everson-Asberry is a Special Needs Estate Planner and a Licensed Insurance Agent. She can assist with ABLE accounts, special needs trusts, Power of Attorney, and much more.
​Contact Information
Email: beverson@eversonrosefinancial.com
Phone: (248) 330-6019
FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM
The Family Support helps individuals with severe disabilities by providing funds for such things as respite care, home modifications, medical supplies, personal assistance, homemaker services, and health-related needs. The funds are for families of children who are school-aged or younger as well as for adults. The program is funded with state dollars and managed by H.A.T.S. in Sumner County. Applications are available online.
​Contact Information
Email for Elaine Broyles, Family Support Coordinator: ebroyles@hatstn.org
Phone: (615) 575-4119
Address: 545 Airport Road, Gallatin
THE HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION
Grottoes International Humanitarian Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that brings “Special Smiles” to children with special needs by providing them much-needed dental care. The program helps cover the cost of dental treatment and anesthesia costs, whether done in a hospital setting or dental office. They do not cover hospital costs.
Contact information
Phone: (615) 585-3082
Email: ToobaSmiles@proton.me
Website: https://hfgrotto.org/
KACI FISHER- NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
Kaci Fisher specializes in financial security for special needs families. She is a mom, an advisor, and an advocate who is very active in the special needs community. She helps families plan for their loved ones with special needs via ABLE accounts, trust funding, cost of life planning, and more.
Contact Information
Phone: (615) 290-2772
Email: kaci.fisher@nm.com
Website: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/kaci-fisher/
KATIE BECKETT PROGRAM
Tennessee’s Katie Beckett program provides funding for children under the age of 18 with disabilities or complex medical needs who are not Medicaid eligible, though the first step toward getting enrolled is to apply for Medicaid. Part A helps children with the most significant disabilities or complex medical needs. Children enrolled in part B can receive funds to use for services such as medical expenses, insurance premiums, non-traditional therapy, respite, or supportive care.
​Contact Information
Phone: (800)-654-4839
KID S.M.A.R.T.
Kid S.M.A.R.T. (Support for Medication, Assessment, Research, and Therapy) is a nonprofit that provides scholarships to low-income families who need access to pediatric neuropsychological testing and treatment. Families can apply on their website.
​Contact Information
Phone: (615) 933-3571
Email: info@kidsmarttn.org
Website: www.kidsmarttn.org
RUSS EDWARDS
Attorney Russ Edwards of has extensive experience helping special needs families with special needs trusts, wills, powers of attorney, conservatorships, and more.
​​Contact Information
Address: 177 East Main St, Hendersonville
Phone: (615) 822-0431
Website: https://edwards-and-edwards.com/
THE JISELLE LAUREN FOUNDATION
The Jiselle Lauren Foundation is a nonprofit organization that exists to advocate for children with disabilities. They provide financial support to children. They review grant applications in November of each year.
​Contact Information
Website: www.thejisellelaurenfoundation.org