Clancy & Associates

“Legal and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family”
2024-01-29 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
“Legal and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family” (AM In-person option – public welcome)

Presented by Clancy & Associates, Niles Township District for Special Education (NTDSE)

Monday, January 29, 9:30AM-10:30AM

What can you do today to protect and ensure your child’s access to governmental benefits, programs, and services? This seminar will guide you through the essentials of special needs planning, government benefits, ABLE accounts, and financial planning for the special needs family. Jennifer Sabourin, attorney and parent of a child with disabilities, will be presenting.

Click here to register.

“Legal and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family”
2024-01-31 19:00 - 20:00
“Legal and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family” (Virtual PM option – public welcome)

Presented by Clancy & Associates, Niles Township District for Special Education (NTDSE)

Wednesday, January 31, 7:00PM-8:00PM

What can you do today to protect and ensure your child’s access to governmental benefits, programs, and services? This seminar will guide you through the essentials of special needs planning, government benefits, ABLE accounts, and financial planning for the special needs family. Jennifer Sabourin, attorney and parent of a child with disabilities, will be presenting.

Click here to register.

Canopy Resource Forum
2024-02-07 17:30 - 18:30
Canopy Resource Forum: Special Needs Trusts, Guardianship, and How to Access Government Benefits WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 5:30-6:30PM (VIRTUAL ONLY)

Clancy & Associates attorney Jennifer Sabourin will guide parents through legal planning for special needs families. Hosted by Canopy Adult Day Program

Meeting Link

Next Steps Transition Workshop: Legal Planning for Transition
2024-02-13 18:30 - 20:30
Next Steps Transition Workshop: Legal Planning for Transition

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 6:30-8:30PM

Clancy & Associates will present information on Special Needs Trusts, government benefits, and guardianship (in-person) at the Glenbard Dist. 87 Transition Center (2166 Gladstone Court, Glendale Heights). In-person and Zoom.

Zoom Link | Download Next Steps Flyer

Batavia Special-Education Parent Network Parent Resource Fair
2024-02-22 18:00 - 19:30
Batavia Special-Education Parent Network Parent Resource Fair

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 6:00-7:30PM (IN-PERSON ONLY)

Come say hi to our team and visit with community providers, agencies, support offerings and programs at this in-person fair.

Click here for more information.

Next Steps: The Transition Series
2024-02-27 18:30 - 20:30
Understanding Medicaid Waivers & Home Services

Service Inc. representatives will discuss the PUNS list and the use of Medicaid waivers. UCP-Seguin will discuss what services are available through DD funding as well as Transition Outreach services they provide. DRS Home Services Program representatives will discuss services available through the DRS HSP program.

All Workshops will be held in person at Glenbard District 87- Transition Center 2166 Gladstone Ct., Glendale Heights, IL 60139

Or join via Zoom using the link below:

Next Steps Zoom Meeting Link

View the Next Steps Flyer Here

Next Steps: The Transition Series - Financial Planning (In-person & Virtual)
2024-03-05 18:30 - 20:30
Financial Planning

During this workshop, financial planner, Ed Sheer, will speak on ABLE, the conflicting advice regarding ABLE accounts, long term finances and weaving in benefits. Attorney Stacey Dembo will discuss “What Parents of Transition Age (18-22) Students Need to Know about Social Security.”

All Workshops will be held in person at Glenbard District 87- Transition Center 2166 Gladstone Ct., Glendale Heights, IL 60139

Or join via Zoom using the link below:

Next Steps Zoom Meeting Link

View the Next Steps Flyer Here

The Cover School (Private Events)
2024-03-12 19:00 - 19:30
Presentation to Parents

Tuesday, March 12, (PRIVATE EVENT)

Next Steps: The Transition Series - Vocational Tracks (In Person & Virtual)
2024-03-19 18:30 - 20:30
Financial Planning

During this workshop, financial planner, Ed Sheer, will speak on ABLE, the conflicting advice regarding ABLE accounts, long term finances and weaving in benefits. Attorney Stacey Dembo will discuss “What Parents of Transition Age (18-22) Students Need to Know about Social Security.”

All Workshops will be held in person at Glenbard District 87- Transition Center 2166 Gladstone Ct., Glendale Heights, IL 60139

Or join via Zoom using the link below:

Next Steps Zoom Meeting Link

VVSD Transition Night, Bolingbrook
2024-03-21 17:30 - 20:30
VVSD Transition Night – STEP Campus in Bolingbrook (Brooks Middle School) 360 Blair Lane, Door #13

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 5:30-8:30PM (IN-PERSON ONLY – Childcare Will Be Provided)

Legal Planning for the Special Needs Family by Jennifer Sabourin, Attorney (Presentation by Clancy and Associates from 5:35PM-6:15PM): Planning for your child’s future can be overwhelming- this presentation will walk through various tools that will help protect your child’s future. Participants will learn about guardianship, special needs trusts, and other planning considerations.

Download the Flyer Here

Planning Is Essential (P.I.E), Lincoln-Way Community High School (Virtual)
2024-04-03 18:00 - 20:00
Lincoln-Way Community High School, Planning is Essential (P.I.E.)

Wednesday, April 3, 6:00PM (VIRTUAL)

Clancy & Associates will present information on Guardianship and Special Needs Trusts. View the flyer for additional information and to register.

Legal and Financial Planning
2024-04-08 19:00 - 20:00
Legal and Financial Planning

On Tuesday, December 6th at 7:00 PM, our Associate Attorney Jen Sabourin will be leading a virtual “Legal and Financial Planning” presentation for the Philip J Rock Center & School staff.

Giant Steps Fair (Lisle)
2024-04-13 12:00 - 13:00
Giant Steps Fair (Lisle), Giant Steps 2500 Cabot Dr., Lisle

Saturday, April 13, 10:00AM-1:00PM

Connect with agencies and programs that provide services and opportunities to help your child and family now and in the future. Presentation by Clancy & Associates from 11:15AM-12:00PM.

View the flyer for more information!

Annual Letter of Intent Clinic
2024-04-16 19:00 - 20:00
Annual Letter of Intent Clinic (Virtual)

Tuesday, April 16, 7:00PM

Learn how to create an insightful and comprehensive Letter of Intent for your child’s future care in this hands-on clinic. Jennifer Sabourin, Kate Schye, and Katie Clancy – attorneys and parents of children with special needs – will lead you through the steps and provide examples and templates.

Join us via Zoom on Tuesday, April 16th at 7:00PM. Registration is required.

Please click here to register for this event (https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_69vKSA9ZR9yKfOqkxhG_1Q )

View the flyer for additional information.

Southland Transition Planning Committee Parent Workshop (Virtual)
2024-04-18 18:00 - 20:00
Southland Transition Planning Committee Parent Workshop

Thursday, April 18, 6:00PM (VIRTUAL)

Clancy & Associates presents “Legal and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family”. View the flyer for additional information and to register.

The Future Begins Today Fair (Palatine)
2024-04-23 18:00 - 20:00
The Future Begins Today Fair (Palatine), Harper College 1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine

Tuesday, April 23, 6:00PM-8:00PM

The Future Begins Today event is an informational evening for parents and guardians of individuals with a wide-range of developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Information will be shared by many adult service providers and community resource agencies.

View the flyer here!

The Options Fair
2024-10-16 17:30 - 20:00
The Options Fair offers students with an IEP or 504 Plan and their families an opportunity to meet with colleges/universities, college experience programs, trade schools, and agencies that can provide services after high school.

Presentations by Clancy and Associates attorneys, Katie Clancy, Jennifer Sabourin, and Kate Schye “Legal and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family”at 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the gymnasium

This engaging informative presentation will introduce families to the issues and decisions they will need to make as their student approaches adulthood (marked by the 18th birthday). Special needs planning attorneys will explain Decision Making Tools such as Powers of Attorney and Guardianship, Government Benefits (SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare) Special Needs Trusts, ABLE accounts, and the importance of Parents’ Estate Planning.

Legal Planning for the Special Needs Family
2024-10-21 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a webinar presented by our own Jennifer A Sabourin!Hosted by Elim Christian Services

Our firm’s mission is to eliminate the confusion and stress families feel when planning their child’s future. Join us as Jennifer speaks to topics surrounding special needs trusts, guardianship, educational advocacy, SSI/SSDI/Medicaid planning, navigating social services, life planning, and more. She will also answer questions from families and caregivers.For questions regarding this event, please reach out to Sarah Dillon at sarah.dillon@elimcs.org or Timothy Griffin at timothy.griffin@elimcs.org

Webinar Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87325287115Meeting ID: 873 2528 7115*No registration required

View our flyer here!

“Legal Planning for the Special Needs Family”
2024-10-24 12:00 - 13:30
“Legal Planning for the Special Needs Family” presented by Clancy & Associates on Thursday, October 24 12:00-1:30 and hosted by Jennifer E. Manfre & Associates, 6440 Main Street, Suite 200, Woodridge.

Planning for your child’s future can be overwhelming – this presentation will walk through various tools that will help protect your child’s future. Participants will learn about guardianship, special needs trusts, and other planning considerations.

View the flyer by clicking here!

BEST (Business and Education for Students in Transition) Fair
2024-11-13 19:00 - 20:30
This in-person resource fair is for students with special needs, their parents/guardians, and professionals.

Please see the flyer for more information.

DuPage United Listening Session
2025-01-14 19:00 - 20:30 | 1st Congregational United Church, 1047 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, Illinois
Are you an adult with a disability or a family member/caregiver who is seeking supportive housing and living in or near Downers Grove? DuPage United, a non-profit community organizing group is holding a listening session on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 from 7-8:30 pm near downtown Downers Grove. The goal of the session is to better understand the needs for supportive housing for adults with disabilities in the Downers Grove area.

Please RSVP by emailing jdnmevans@yahoo.com or nader@meccacenter.org.

Letter of Intent Clinic
2025-01-15 18:30 - 19:30
How can you help your child’s future guardian provide the best and most individualized care after you are gone? Many parents write a “Letter of Intent” to guide future caregivers. This document outlines specific information about your child’s medical care, emotional needs, daily routine, living arrangements, the resources available to the caregivers, and hopes and dreams for your child. By capturing this knowledge in a written document, you can help the caregiver avoid “trial and error” and care for your child as seamlessly as possible.

Learn how to create an insightful and comprehensive “guide to your child” at this virtual clinic from the perspective of our special needs attorneys, Katie Clancy, Jennifer Sabourin, and Kate Devine Schye, who are also special needs parents. Join us to make progress on this important step.

This clinic will be held via Zoom. Registration is required. To register, please click the link below.

View the event flyer here.

Legal Planning for the Special Needs Family
2025-02-11 18:30 - 19:30
Join guest speaker, Jennifer Sabourin, Associate Attorney, as she discusses topics covering guardianship, special needs trusts, and other planning considerations that will help protect your child’s future. View the event flyer here.

Presented by The Will-Grundy Transition Planning Committee

Click here to view all recordings of parent presentations.

Lincolnway Special Recreation Association Ability Awareness Fair
2025-02-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Lincolnway Special Recreation Association, 1900 Heather Glen Drive, New Lenox, Illinois, United States
Discover valuable resources, network with service providers and other parents, and learn from guest speakers.

Attendees are FREE! Download the flyer here.

Legal and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family—Virtual Program Series
2025-02-18 19:00 - 20:00
Hosted by The Community Advisory Council and School District U-46

Presenters: Clancy & Associates attorneys Kate Devine Schye, JD, and Jennifer Sabourin, JD

Kate Devine Schye and Jennifer Sabourin are attorneys and moms of children with specialneeds.

Planning for your child’s future can be overwhelming – this presentation will walk throughvarious tools that will help protect your child’s future. Participants will learn about guardianship, special needs trusts, and other planning considerations.

For more information and the Zoom link, please download the flyer here.

This program will be presented in English with Spanish interpretation.

For more about The Community Advisory Council, visit the website: https://www.u-46.org/cac

Batavia Special-Education Parent Network’s Parent Resource Fair
2025-02-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Batavia High School, 1200 Main Street, Batavia, Illinois
Learn about community resources for students from early childhood through age 22, including recreational opportunities, therapy providers, educational consultants, transition planning, and advocacy/support.

Admission is free! Download the flyer here.

Parent Educator Workshop Series
2025-02-21 12:30 - 14:00 | Exceptional Learners Collaborative, 960 Corporate Woods Parkway, Vernon Hills, Illinois, 60061, United States
Presented by Clancy & Associates @ Exceptional Learners Collaborative

During this workshop, participants will:

Learn the differences between guardianship and other decision-making tools, including powers of attorney and supported decision-making.

Gain an understanding of the guardianship process and its requirements.

Explore how the Letter of Intent complements a special needs trust as a valuable planning tool for your child’s future.

Don’t miss this incredibly informative session! You can download the flyer here.

Legal Planning for the Special Needs Family
2025-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Little Friends Family Support Network, 27555 Diehl Rd., Entrance G, Warrenville, IL, United States
Join Clancy & Associates and Little Friends Family Support Network for this informative in-person event at the Little Friends Warrenville Campus. We will be sharing information regarding tools to help protect your child’s future.

A light dinner and refreshments will be provided. Limited on-site care services will be available during the event for children of those attenting.

Pre-register here: https://forms.gle/zSTWtx3CmtMa68mJ7

More information can be found in this flyer.

The CARE Series: Turning Pointe Autism Foundation Presentation
2025-02-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Turning Pointe Autism Foundation, 1500 W Ogdon Ave, Naperville, Illinois, 60540
Clancy & Associates will present “Special Needs Trusts, Government Benefits, and Financial Planning” at the 2025 CARE Series at Turning Pointe Autism Foundation.

This free presentation will be in person at Turning Pointe Autism Foundation. Light dinner will be served at 5:30 pm with the presentation beginning at 6:00 pm.

Please reach out to Family Specialist, Mary, at mbutler@turningpointeaf.org with any questions.

For more information, Download the flyer here!

Autism and Developmental Differences Expo
2025-03-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Proviso Math & Science Academy, 8601 Roosevelt Road, Forest Park, 60130, United States
Clancy and Associates is a proud sponsor of this years Autism & Developmental Differences Expo, put on by the Chicago Autism Network. There will be a wide variety of Chicagoland’s best service providers as well as workshops and free autism screeners.
Download the flyer to learn more and register for free!
