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Project

Title V CA Children's Medical Services Medical Therapy Nutrition Services

Center:

CA-USC, Childrens Hospital, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2012

Contact Information:

Cary Kreutzer
[email protected]
323-361-3830

Project Description:

The USC UCEDD has provided nutrition consultation in multiple counties in CA for the CCS MTUs since 1992 working with school or county-based interdisiciplinary teams to provide nutrition assessment and invetention for children eligible for the State Title V Program (California Children's Medical Services)and school-based therapy services for neuromuscular disabilities including cerebral palsy. Standard nutrition guidelines for screening, referral, nutrition assessment and follow-up care in collaboration with the Physician, OT/PT, community providers, family to assure comprehensive nutrition care.

Keyword(s):

Title V, Nutrition, Cerebral Palsy

Core Function(s):

Training Trainees, Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Urban, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Mulit-County