It all began with an idea.

In 1989, a group of parents with children who were disabled, wanted a way to leave money, after their death, for the continued care of their children, without jeopardizing the government benefits their children were receiving. From this need, The Special Needs Trust Foundation was formed.

The Special Needs Trust Foundation is a cooperative project of:

  • United Cerebral Palsy Association of San Diego County

  • Adjoin (formerly Community Catalysts of California)

  • The Arc of San Diego

  • Mountain Shadows Support Group

  • St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center

  • Access to Independence

  • Home of Guiding Hands

  • Sharp Healthcare

  • NAMI San Diego

  • Options for All

  • Unyeway Inc

  • Vista Hill

Through a Special Needs Trust, individuals or family members are able to leave assets to benefit their loved ones in a way that enables them to continue receiving public assistance, while enriching their lives, which would otherwise be limited.