Medicaid Basics
Medicaid Basics
Medicaid Waivers: What Are They and What Should I Expect? If you have a loved…
Every Person with a Disability Deserves to be Heard. Vote!
Every Person with a Disability Deserves to be Heard. Vote!
We all can agree that 2020 has thrown us for a loop. While we continue...
Care During COVID – How to Stay Safe While Staying Home
Care During COVID – How to Stay Safe While Staying Home
There is nothing more important than your well-being or the well-being of your children and…
What Should I Look for in a Special Needs Sitter?
What Should I Look for in a Special Needs Sitter?
Hiring a caregiver for your child or loved one with special needs is a fantastic…
10 Ways to Safely Celebrate Halloween During Covid-19
10 Ways to Safely Celebrate Halloween During Covid-19
While Halloween presents unique challenges this year for people with special needs, there is still...
Guest Blog: Dr. Volgman on Mental Health During COVID-19
Guest Blog: Dr. Volgman on Mental Health During COVID-19
By Dr. Mary Volgman, Clinical & School Psychologist May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We…
Did you Know: There are Options to Pay For Joshin
Did you Know: There are Options to Pay For Joshin
Joshin was created for the 1-in-5 families with special needs to get matched with a…
Care Needs Amplified: The Struggle is Real
Care Needs Amplified: The Struggle is Real
From the time COVID-19 orders were put in place, many of us have been dreaming…
Introducing: Joshin COVID Concierge Service
Introducing: Joshin COVID Concierge Service
We all hoped this virus would pass by now and we could resume regular summer…
Guest Blog: Special Education Leader Specialist, Mandy Kasowicz on the end of the 2019-2020 School Year
Guest Blog: Special Education Leader Specialist, Mandy Kasowicz on the end of the 2019-2020 School Year
By Mandy Kasowicz, MEd, Adjunct Professor, Saint Mary’s University Minnesota Every school year ends and…
Guest Blog: Julie Tebben, CNP on Taking Control Where You Can
Guest Blog: Julie Tebben, CNP on Taking Control Where You Can
By Julie Tebben, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Functional Medicine Provider & Certified Women’s Health Nurse…
Questions Joymakers Should Ask with Care Date Requests
Questions Joymakers Should Ask with Care Date Requests
As COVID-19 continues to shake up everyone’s lives, caregivers have been affected in a big…
Tips to Successfully Work from Home while Parenting during COVID-19
Tips to Successfully Work from Home while Parenting during COVID-19
Working from home has its perks but also presents unique challenges—especially when the rest of…
What Joymakers Can do for You During COVID-19
What Joymakers Can do for You During COVID-19
We understand that this time where we can be pulled in so many directions. You’re…
FAQ: Medicaid Self-Directed Services in Current Markets with Joshin
FAQ: Medicaid Self-Directed Services in Current Markets with Joshin
Did you know? Joshin families can use their Self-Directed funding to pay for Joshin recruiting…
Highlights from Joshin Joy-a-Rama
Highlights from Joshin Joy-a-Rama
We had so much fun on Friday April 3, 2020 at our first-ever, Joshin Joy-a-Rama!…
Parenting During COVID-19
Parenting During COVID-19
As an organization centered around supporting families, we know how overwhelming this moment may feel…
A FREE Virtual Tool Kit Made just for YOU
A FREE Virtual Tool Kit Made just for YOU
We are so excited to share with you a FUN and FREE Virtual Tool Kit…
A Virtual Care Date & Tools Just For You
A Virtual Care Date & Tools Just For You
Need a break, but not ready to book in-home care? Easy! We’ve reached out to…
When care can’t be cancelled, we are here for you.
When care can’t be cancelled, we are here for you.
In the wake of the coronavirus crisis, parents are juggling everything from remote work to…
What families and caregivers need to know about COVID-19
What families and caregivers need to know about COVID-19
As we are currently facing a novel coronavirus that’s rapidly spreading across the U.S. and a…
Spotlight on Joshin Advisor: Michael Kutcher
Spotlight on Joshin Advisor: Michael Kutcher
It’s National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month and we are thrilled to share the amazing story…
What is Social Distancing anyway?
What is Social Distancing anyway?
Sometimes the rules of social distancing might seem a little fuzzier. Here’s some of the…
Joymaker Do’s and Don’ts
Joymaker Do’s and Don’ts
Being a Joymaker can be one of the best jobs, and we want to make…
How To Use The Joshin App
How To Use The Joshin App
For Families Click here for a video tutorial of the Joshin app! Sign In New…
Helpful Apps for Children with Autism
Helpful Apps for Children with Autism
Apps have been improving people’s daily lives since what feels like the beginning of time….
11 Sensory Friendly Holiday Gift Ideas
11 Sensory Friendly Holiday Gift Ideas
Not sure what Santa will put under the tree this year? You’re most likely not…
How Finding a Great Caregiving Match is Like Dating
How Finding a Great Caregiving Match is Like Dating
FOR PARENTS You wouldn’t choose your significant other randomly, so why should you do that…
It’s Down Syndrome Awareness Month!
It’s Down Syndrome Awareness Month!
About 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome each year. The month of October is…
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebrates both past and present workers with disabilities and aims…
5 Activities for your Halloween Party
5 Activities for your Halloween Party
Looking for a fun way to be festive this year for Halloween? Think about hosting…
7 Tips for a Better Halloween
7 Tips for a Better Halloween
Believe it or not, Halloween can be scary. Decorations, and costumes, and inflated costs of…
8 Sensory Friendly Autumn Activities
8 Sensory Friendly Autumn Activities
The hot and humid weather has been replaced by the cool crisp air of autumn….