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Government Health Care Assistance Programs

WebExploring government health care assistance options can be a daunting task. States and local governments run these programs, often under a variety of names and departments. …

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Children's Mental Health and Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

WebFamilies of children with mental health, emotional and behavioral needs often navigate multiple systems to access necessary supports and services. Families may also face …

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Health Information Center

WebThe Health Information Center provides information to help families about: Working effectively with doctors and other health care professionals and providers. Developing a …

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Considering Alternative Placements

WebSome children who have mental health needs or who meet the eligibility for EBD receive their education in separate programs. It is possible that some children need this type of …

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Transition to Adult Health Care

WebTransition to Adult Health Care. In the medical world the term “transition” refers to preparing youth for the experience of becoming consumers of adult healthcare. During childhood, …

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National Parent Center on Transition and Employment

WebMedicaid is a joint Federal and State program. It is partially funded by the Federal government and administered by States. It is for people with low incomes, with or without …

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Navigating the Education System

WebChildren with mental health, emotional, or behavioral disorders are just like all children in their need to be understood and appreciated for their strengths and talents. They are …

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Featured Resources

WebFamilies of children with mental health, emotional and behavioral needs often navigate multiple systems to access necessary supports and services. Families may also face …

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ADA Q&A: FMLA and Job Protections for Parents

WebWhat does the FMLA consider to be “serious health conditions”? Most relevant to parents of children with disabilities, the FMLA considers "serious health conditions" to mean …

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Life and Disability Insurance

WebLife and disability insurance play important roles for your entire family. It’s hard to think about or plan for, but if you were to experience a fatal or debilitating accident or illness …

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Taking Charge of My Own Health Care

WebThis 4-part series on transitioning from pediatric to adult health care was developed by PACER’s Youth Advisory Board. The series is geared towards youth, …

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Person-Centered Planning

WebPerson Centered Planning is an ongoing problem-solving process used to help people with disabilities plan for their future. In person centered planning, groups of people focus on …

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Individualized School Healthcare Plan (ISHP)

WebThe purpose of an Individualized School Healthcare Plan (ISHP) is to provide safe management of healthcare needs and services for pupils at school and during school …

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Medical Transition for Your Child With Special Health Care …

WebTip #1: Early planning is key to a successful transition. Youth with special health care needs should begin the health care transition process at age 12. Part of this process includes …

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Bullying Statistics

WebAlmost one out of every four students (22%) report being bullied during the school year (National Center for Educational Statistics, 2015). Rates of bullying vary …

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