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Project

Connecting Kids to Coverage Outreach and Enrollment

Center:

CA-USC, Childrens Hospital, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2023

Contact Information:

Mona Patel
[email protected]
323-361-6987

Project Description:

HEALTHY KIDS Connecting Kids to Coverage Outreach and Enrollment program; The project will focus on increasing Medicaid and CHIP enrollment among uninsured children, their parents, and pregnant individuals from predominantly Latinx communities in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. In collaboration with Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, AltaMed will conduct outreach to pregnant individuals at hospitals and to families at partner schools, businesses, and community organizations. Application and renewal assistance will be provided in Spanish, and families will be connected to community ambassadors for assistance in accessing community resources and services.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services

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

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source: