In addition to receiving services through IDEA, you may also wish to gain additional services that IDEA might not cover, and if you are not financially in a situation that will allow you to do so, then you may still be able to receive additional services by applying for benefits through California’s Department of Social Services. IDEA will cover many of the services your child will require, but a more intensive regimen can be achieved through applying for benefits from the Department of Social Services. Specifically, you may qualify for in-home supportive services, which would entail your child being able to receive more hours of therapy, and in addition to better generalize the programs that may be worked on at their school or speech therapy appointments.