In this section, find COVID-19 resources geared toward families of children with disabilities.
Vaccine safety
Children and youth with specialized health needs and disabilities may be at higher risk for more severe illness from COVID-19, families and caregivers are asked to strongly consider vaccinating children with any underlying health condition or disability. Review this information for caregivers (PDF).
Vaccine eligibility
Every Minnesotan age 6 months and older is eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
PCA Program
The public health emergency will end on May 11, 2023. Parents will no longer be allowed to be paid to provide PCA program services for their minor child after that date.
If you are a parent providing PCA services for your minor child, it is important that you make alternate arrangements for PCA workers prior to May 11, 2023.
Contact your child's PCA agency or county/tribal case manager to transition service workers or with questions.
The COVID Emergency SNAP allotments will end after February. Most households will get their last payment in March and benefits will return to the standard amount in April.
Has your family moved in the past three years or will you be moving soon? If your family has Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, please update your contact information. It's important so you can be reached when it's time to renew your health insurance.
COVID-19 impacted school and learning for many students. Some students need more support to recover learning and progress towards educational goals. Minnesota schools are offering help to their students.
What is the help available for my child? The type of help varies depending on school districts. Contact your school to learn about what is available. Some schools are offering tutoring, summer programs, extended school days and hours, and other individualized options for children in special education.
How can I find out about what help is being offered? Ask your school special education teacher, special education director or principal about options your school has available. If your child has an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP), talk to your child's team about additional school help. Check your school's website for additional information.
