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 Children's Health and Social Services 

 Children's Health and Social Service Resources 

Adolescent Health Initiative
West Virginia’s Adolescent Health Initiative is a project that promotes optimal physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual well-being for children and youth throughout West Virginia.

Asthma Surveillance in the West Virginia CHIP Population
Report on Asthma Surveillance in the West Virginia CHIP Population Year 2005.

Birth Score
The Birth Score Program is dedicated to the identification of infants who are at greatest risk for health and developmental problems, and ensuring that these children have access to appropriate health and special care systems, are ongoing concerns for state health officials.

Birth to Three
WV Birth to Three is a statewide system of services and supports for children under age three who have a delay in their development, or may be at risk of having a delay, and their family. The Department of Health and Human Resources, through the Bureau for Public Health and the Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health, WV Birth to Three, as the lead agency for Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), assures that family centered, community based services are available to all eligible children and families.

Child Drownings
This report prepared by the Child Fatality Review Team gives data on 5 years of child drownings in West Virginia and recommendations for prevention of child drownings.

Child Support Resources
Looking for information regarding child support? Learn more about this program adminsterd by the Bureau for Child Support Enforcement.

Children and Adult Services
Here you will find information on the many children and adult social services offered by the Bureau for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Resources.

Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Program
The Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Program advances the health and well-being of children and youth with certain chronic, debilitating conditions by providing specialized medical care and care coordination services to children under 21 years of age who meet financial and medical eligibility criteria.

Children's Health Insurance Information Flyer
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a low cost health care plan for children and teenagers of working families. There is no cost to apply and no premiums or deductibles to pay should you qualify. Apply online at www.wvinroads.org.

Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Application Guide
Instructions for applying for the Children's health insurance program.

Congenital Abnormalities Registry, Education and Surveillance System (CARESS)
The Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health, Bureau for Public Health has within its realm of services a program dedicated to Birth Defects Surveillance. The CARESS Program stands for Congenital Abnormalities Registry, Education and Surveillance System. Currently the program collects data from the birthing facilities within the state to study the rates and trends of birth defects to aid in determining possible causes.

County Health Profiles - 2004
This on-line publication provides an overview of the health and socioeconomic status of West Virginia residents on the state and county levels. Selected health indicators include causes of death, premature deaths, behavioral prevalence, births by age group, births to unwed mothers, tobacco use during pregnancy, infant deaths, and population.

CPT Codes - Immunizations
CPR codes for immunization program vaccines.

Dental Health Flyer
Checklist for child’s dental health.

Early Care and Education
This directory can point you to resources related to early child care and early education.

Family Assistance Resources
This document is a description of Family Assistance Resources available statewide, contact persons for each program, and a county-by-county breakdown of available services.

Health Care Facilities Directory
This document is a description of Health Care Facilities statewide, contact persons for each program, and a county-by-county breakdown of available services.

HealthCheck Program
The HealthCheck program provides periodic, comprehensive health examinations; vision, dental and hearing assessments; immunizations; and treatment follow-up of conditions found through the health examination.

Hearing Screening Flyer
Health care screening checklist for hearing health.

Immunization Schedule for Ages 0-6 years
Recommended Immunization Schedule for Ages 0–6 Years

Immunization Schedule for Ages 7-18 years
Recommended Immunization Schedule for Ages 7–18 Years

Inroads Poster
Informative poster about the Inroads program.

Kids First Wellness Initiative
The Kids First Screening Initiative unites parents, health professionals and teachers to give West Virginia’s children the positive start in life they deserve. By working together, we can help ensure that every child receives the best possible chance to be healthy and ready to learn.

Kindergarten Screening Report
Health Screening of West Virginia Children for Kindergarten Entry.

Medical Home Program Physician Directory
This directory lists those West Virginia primary care providers who have volunteered to participate in WVCHIP’s Medical Home program.

Newborn Metabolic Screening
To help protect newborn infants from mental retardation and other severe health problems, West Virginia state law requires that all infants be screened for certain disorders that when detected and treated early can prevent the harmful and developmental effects of those diseases. Prior to leaving the hospital (or after a home birth) babies will receive screening for the newborn disorder.

Provider Guide
Process and procedures for providers working with WV Children's Health Insurance Program

Right From the Start Program
Having a new baby can be one of the most rewarding times of your life, but it can also be one of the most challenging. Having someone to talk to during your pregnancy and/or after you have your baby can make this time easier. You can have a local community nurse or social worker, called a "care coordinator", meet with you while you are pregnant to help you learn ways to have a healthy pregnancy. The care coordinator can help you find resources in your community to help with your needs.

Special Learning Needs Resources
This document provides a list of state and national Special Learning Needs resources along with contact information and descriptions of the resource.

Statement on Preventing Child Drownings in West Virginia
This publication gives recommendations on preventing child drowning deaths and injuries in West Virginia.

Summary Plan Description (SPD) And Welcome Guide
This guide contains important materials to help you learn what your benefits are, how to best use them, about forms you may use, and about some special services and helpful sources of information.

Vision Care Flyer
Checklist for a child's vision health screening.

Well-Child Development Flyer
Health care checklist for a growing healthy child.

West Virginia Youth Tobacco Survey
This report shows tobacco use prevalence of schoolchildren in West Virginia.

WIC Benefits
WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC was established in 1972, as a pilot project following a national survey that found anemia and inadequate growth to be common among American children in low-income families.