West Virginia Family-to-Family Health Information Center Network
Project Description:
The West Virginia Family-to-Family Health Information Center (WVF2FHIC) will expand an existing strong network of family consultants to provide a tailored intensity level, tiered approach that networks select youth and their families to available systems of providers and resources within West Virginia. Many youth receive services within the Children with Special Health Care Needs program of WV Department of Health and Human Resources, but pockets of children, primarily those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorders (ADD/ADHD), and Intellectual Disabilities (ID) are not eligible to enroll in these services. Children with these diagnoses frequently have stressful and conflicting interactions with family, teachers, and peers which negatively impact their parents ability to support their educational and medical needs. Parents of this population often feel less effective in their efforts to support their children in navigating the necessary systems of care.
Core Function(s):
Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities, Health-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Cultural Diversity
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
