BROWN: Children's Special Health Services
Project Description:
This project will increase the capacity of the DPHHS Childrens Special Health Services to support children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) to transition successfully into adulthood. Activities will include expanding the Rural Institute Consumer Advisory Council to include CYSHCN representatives; developing and providing four webinar trainings on topics related to the transition needs of CYSHCN; expanding the Montana Transition Listserv to include CYSHCN partners (hospitals, specialty and regional clinics); disseminating health care transition-related information via the Montana Transition Listserv, the Transition and Employment Projects website, and other websites; creating a collection of real-life health care transition stories families can use as an advocacy tool; and evaluating and updating a health care coverage guide for families and youth.
Keyword(s):
Transition; Employment; Health Care Transition
Core Function(s):
Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services, Demonstration Services
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology, Other - Leadership
Target Audience:
Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Reservation, Rural/Remote
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
