Children's Health

Information is in alphabetical order

Abuse of Children with Cognitive, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Information on the abuse and neglect of children with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities and how to help prevent and report abuse. Document is in Word format.
Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality - Child & Adolescent Health Information about research on quality health services for children.
Answers4Families - Children's Mental Health Information and support to families and professionals who are interested in Children's Mental Health issues.
Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) National organization representing state public health leaders and others working to improve the health and well being of women, children and youth, including those with special health care needs, and families.
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on ADHD with links to research information and resources.
Autism & Pervasive Developmental Disorder Web Site Resource for parents who suspect that their child may have Autism.
Benefits for Children with Disabilities Describes the kinds of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and health benefits a child with a disability might be eligible for and explains the evaluation of disability claims for children.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Body & Mind Kids Page Designed to help children understand and accept disability.
Child Health Guide to Preventive Care Explains preventive care for children such as checkup visits, immunizations and tests and exams and provides guidance on related issues.
Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity has become a major medical issue and it affects the children of our uniformed service members as well. Obesity among children aged 6 to 11 more than doubled in the past 20 years and more than tripled among adolescents aged 12 to 19.
Children with Disabilities & the State Children's Health Insurance Program Information regarding low-income uninsured children with disabilities to assist state decision makers in their implementation of Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) plans.
Children's Mental Health - A National Action Agenda Information on the 2001 National Action Agenda for Children's Mental Health, which outlines strategies to improve the services for children and adolescents with mental health problems.
Children, Adolescents & Families Mental Health Information Information on the Child, Adolescent and Family Branch of the Federal Center for Mental Health Services, which promotes and ensures that the mental health needs of children and their families are met within the context of community-based systems of care.
Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Maternal & Child Health Bureau Contains information on various programs for families and children administered by HHS, including a block grant program to help families care for children with special health needs.
Developmental Screening for Children Learn ways to identify children who should receive more intensive assessment or diagnosis for potential developmental delays or intellectual disabilities.
Disabilities & Chronic Illness in Girls Information about disabilities from the 4girls.gov Web site, developed by the Office on Women's Health in the Department of Health and Human Services to give girls between the ages of 10 and 16 reliable, current health information.
Disability Among Children Data on children with disabilities from the 1990 Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), a nationally representative survey of the civilian non-institutionalized population.
DoD Agencies & Organizations 'Take the Pledge' to Combat Childhood Obesity This initiative highlights Children's Health Month in October and National Child Health Day, the first Monday in October, which focuses on childhood obesity. This year's theme for National Child Health Day is "Healthy Youth for a Healthy Future" which supports the Surgeon General's efforts to encourage children to stay active, have healthy eating habits and make healthy choices.
Early & Periodic Screening & Diagnostic Treatment Benefit (EPSDT) Information about EPSDT benefits which provide for comprehensive and preventive health screening for individuals under the age of 21, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Early & Periodic Screening Diagnostic Treatment Program (EPSDT) - State Agency Responsibilities State agency reporting responsibilities under the EPSDT program. EPSDT is Medicaid's comprehensive and preventive child health program for individuals under the age of 21.
Early & Periodic Screening, Diagnosis & Treatment (EPSDT) Program Information The EPSDT program is designed to meet the physical, mental health and developmental needs of children living in low-income families.
Early Childhood Comprehensive SystemsA report highlighting the efforts of 10 states in providing state-to-local support for developing early childhood systems. Document is in .pdf format.
Early Identification of Developmental Delay & Disability Information on the importance of early detection and screening of children for mental retardation and other developmental disabilities.
Family Guide to Systems of Care for Children with Mental Health Needs U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) bilingual guide to finding services and working with providers in local children's systems of care.
Family Village Provides information on issues faced by children and youth with disabilities, including physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families.
Family Voices Information on obtaining health services for children with special health needs.
First Signs Promoting awareness regarding the most important and often overlooked aspects of development: social, emotional and communication.
Flu Season Fact sheet for health providers provides information on the flu for communicating with service members and their families. Accompanying fact sheet for families titled Caring for Children During the Flu Season. Documents are in .pdf format.
Healthy & Ready to Work Information on a federally funded initiative for youth with special health care needs which helps them transition from pediatric to adult health care and to work and be independent.
Hearing Loss in Children Fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on hearing loss with answers to frequently asked questions.
How Families Can Help Children Cope with Fear & Anxiety Publication from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration offers parents and other caregivers advice on helping children cope with the anxiety that violence, death and disasters can cause.
Information & Resources for Girls & Young Women with Disabilities Includes information on becoming independent, rehabilitation therapies, as well as stories shared by young people living with a disability.
Insure Kids Now! Information on a national campaign to link the nation's 10 million uninsured children (from birth to age 18) to free and low-cost health insurance.
Jacob's Bridge through Autism A resource dedicated to helping families with children with Autism gain the knowledge to help themselves and bridge the gap between diagnosis and the next steps.
John Tracy Clinic John Tracy Clinic is a private, non-profit education center that works to offer hope, guidance and encouragement to families of infants and preschool children with hearing losses by providing free, parent-centered services worldwide.
Kid Quest Page on Disability & Health Encourages kids to think about people with disabilities and some of the issues related to participation in daily activities, health and accessibility.
Kids Health Pervasive Developmental Disorders & Autism Information Dedicated to providing information regarding pervasive developmental disorders, such as Autism, this site provides information and links that range from emotions and behavior to nutrition and fitness.
Kids Health Pervasive Developmental Disorders & Autism Information A national, grassroots network of youth with special health needs or disabilities (including physical, developmental or intellectual disabilities) and friends who speak on their own behalf. KASA provides information about a variety of issues including living with disabilities, health care, school and work.
Maternal & Child Health (MCH) Policy Research Center Focuses on health care policy issues affecting children, including those with special health care needs and those from low-income families.
National Center of Medical Home Initiatives for Children with Special Needs Provides support to physicians, families and other medical and non-medical providers who care for children with special needs so that they have access to a medical home.
National Center on Birth Defects & Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) Information on the NCBDDD, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that works to find causes of birth defects and developmental disabilities, implement prevention strategies and improve the health and wellness of people living with disabilities.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network Works to increase access to services for traumatized children and their families across. Visit the national network members page to find help in your state.
National Institute on Child Health & Development (NICHD) Autism Site NICHD, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is one of the primary Institutes doing research into various aspects of Autism, including its causes, prevalence and treatments. Provide easy access to the most current information about NICHD research projects, publications, news releases and other activities related to Autism and similar disorders.
National Institute on Drug Abuse - Information for Parents & Teachers Web site developed to inform parents and teachers about the health effects and consequences of drug abuse and addiction.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Child Health & Human Development Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities (MRDD) Branch The MRDD Branch sponsors research and training aimed at preventing mental retardation and related developmental disabilities.
New Research to Help Youth with Mental Disorders Transition to Adulthood Examines issues for young people with mental health disorders transitioning from adolescence to adulthood who face new and difficult challenges, and work toward developing better ways to help young people with mental disorders successfully enter adulthood.
Opening Doors - Technology & Communication Options for Children with Hearing Loss Publication from the U.S. Department of Education provides information and resources for parents of children with hearing loss.
PACER's National Center for Bullying Prevention Promotes bullying awareness, teaches effective ways to respond to bullying and prevents bullying of all children, especially those with disabilities. Includes the Kids Against Bullying Web site, which teaches elementary school students about bullying and provides methods to deal with it whether they are targets or witnesses.
Preparing for Your Family's Health During Disasters Provides information on three aspects of family preparedness including special health needs, tips about evacuation and creating a family communication plan. Document is in .pdf format.
Research Efforts on Developmental Screening Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on screening for developmental and intellectual disabilities (formerly referred to as mental retardation) and other health conditions in children.
Resources for People Affected by Developmental Disabilities Information for parents and educators on children with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, including cerebral palsy and autism spectrum disorders.
Services for Children with Special Health Needs Includes a section with information on children with special health care needs.
Services for Families Information on services available to families from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Head Start.
Specialized Training of Military Parents (STOMP) Information and workshops about parent rights and responsibilities regarding special education services for military children in the United States and overseas.
State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Describes aspects of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Frequently Asked Questions Answers to some frequently asked questions about SCHIP.
State Disability Resources Organizations and agencies within your state that address disability-related issues, including youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Supportive Health Service Needs of Children with Disabilities Focuses on supportive services, a subset of health-related services that are used almost exclusively by children with disabilities, in order to sharpen the focus on the differential need of children with disabilities.
Teen Mental Health Problems - What Are The Warning Signs Publication from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration offers information on the warning signs of mental health problems in teens.
Through the Looking Glass (TLG) - Serving Families with Disabilities Information on TLG, a nationally recognized center that has pioneered research, training and services for families in which a child, parent or grandparent has a disability (including physical, developmental or intellectual disabilities) or medical issue. Also available in Spanish.

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