Micah Moscovis, Special Needs Planner, Magnolia Wealth Strategies

Turning 18 is a big milestone. It also brings important changes many families don’t realize — like parents losing access to medical and financial information. This article walks through a few important forms to consider and why they matter. And if you’d like help taking the next step, I can connect you with trusted legal professionals in our community.

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Age 18 is an important milestone for a person with a disability and their family. Understanding the available options—and choosing the least restrictive option that meets the person’s needs—is an important part of planning for adulthood.

Families Helping Families is a network of family-directed resource centers across Louisiana that helps individuals with disabilities and their families find information, resources, and support.

This helpful information comes from Families Helping Families in Region 7, and families here in the Acadiana area have their own local resource: Families Helping Families of Acadiana. They can be reached at 337-984-3458.

🎓 Is your child turning 18 soon?
This is a big milestone for youth with disabilities and their families. Our guide shares important information about decision-making, education rights, transition planning, and supports to consider before age 18.

📞 Need help? Call Families Helping Families Region 7 at 318-226-4541.

Trying to squeeze in one last getaway before back‑to‑school chaos? Before you book, try these cost‑smart moves.

Join us for the first session in our four-part employment series as we discuss ways schools, families, and youth can work together to build career readiness skills for future employment.

Topics include:
✅ Career readiness
✅ Employment resources
✅ Workplace preparation
✅ Skills for future success

📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Presenter: Karen Scallan

Co-Host: Pam Carey, FHF at the Crossroads of Louisiana

Register:
https://tinyurl.com/081326WorkPt1

Join us for Part 3 of our four-part employment series as we explore the key skills that can help individuals prepare for employment and greater independence.

Topics include:
✅ Nine essential employment skill areas
✅ Workplace readiness
✅ Independent work skills
✅ Preparing for future employment

📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Presenters: Karen Scallan

Register:
https://tinyurl.com/082026WorkPt3

📚 ONE WEEK AWAY: Introduction to Work, Part 2: Key Laws 📚

We're excited to co-host this informative webinar with Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans and invite our families, self-advocates, and professionals to join us!

📅 Tuesday, August 18 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/081826WorkPt2

In Part 2 of our Introduction to Work series, you'll learn about key laws that protect students and future workers with disabilities, including:
✅ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
✅ Rehabilitation Act
✅ Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Whether you're preparing for employment, supporting a loved one, or working with students with disabilities, this session will help you better understand these important protections.

We hope you'll join us for this free webinar! 💙

Community involvement is at the heart of who we are.

This week, we are proud to recognize Micah Moscovis, Financial Advisor and SpecialCare Planner in our Lafayette office, for his meaningful volunteer work with CASA. CASA volunteers are appointed by the court to advocate for children in state custody and help ensure their needs and best interests are heard.

Recently, Micah had the privilege of attending the adoption hearing for two boys he has served as a CASA volunteer, marking an important moment of permanency for their family.

His advocacy included helping support educational, disability-related, and home- and community-based service needs for the boys and their adoptive family, helping ensure they had access to critical resources and support.

Thank you, Micah, for showing what it means to serve with purpose, compassion, and commitment. We are proud to have you representing Magnolia Wealth Strategies both professionally and in our community.



Pictured following a special adoption hearing, this moment represents the power of advocacy, support, and permanency for children and families. Through his volunteer service with CASA, Micah Moscovis had the privilege of walking alongside this family during their journey and witnessing an important milestone become official. We are proud to recognize his dedication to serving others and strengthening our community.