CONDON: Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs: Emerging Leaders
Project Description:
In October 2012, the Rural Institute Transition and Employment Projects started work with Children's Special Health Services (CSHS) at the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS). Through the contract, project staff are increasing the capacity of CSHS to support children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) to transition successfully into adulthood. Activities include recruiting foster care and CYSHCN representatives for the Rural Institute Consumer Advisory Council; 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; and developing and disseminating a health care coverage guide for families and youth.
Keyword(s):
Special health care needs, transition, employment, self advocacy
Core Function(s):
Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Other - Assistive Technology, Other - Leadership
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Reservation, Rural/Remote, Urban, Other
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State, Regional
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
