Community Health Programs & Outreach

Care Connection for Children (CCC)

What
CCC helps families of children with special health care needs coordinate medical care with community and educational resources.

For Whom
Children from birth through age 21 with physical disorders or special health care needs who need support not usually required by children of the same age.

Fees
FAMIS Plus or private insurance. Financial assistance may be available to families with income at or below the federal poverty level

Call
Charlottesville/Albemarle: Molly Knight, R.N. (434) 972-6292
Fluvanna
Greene
Louisa
Nelson

Links
Virginia Department of Health Care Connection for Children
http://www.vahealth.org/specialchildren/

Children's Dental Care Program, Louisa

What
Dental clinic for school-aged children held at the Betty J. Queen Intergenerational Building, Louisa Industrial Park.

For Whom
Income-eligible children who live in Louisa

Fees
No charge for children who qualify.

Call
To make an appointment and for information:
540-967-4439

Links
Virginia Department of Health Division of Dental Health
http://www.vahealth.org/teeth/

Childhood Obesity Task Force

What
Community coalition to foster physical activity and
healthy eating among children and their families

Contact
Barbara H. Yager, MS, RD at (434) 972-6273
Barbara.Yager@vdh.virginia.gov

Links
Childhood Obesity Task Force
www.childhoodobesitytaskforce.org

Virginia Action for Healthy Kids
http://www.ext.vt.edu/actinforhealthykids.com

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Nutrition and Physical Activity
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa

Child Safety Seat Program

What
Free car seats available to families who qualify. Parents attend a short class to learn the correct placement and use of the car seat.

For Whom
To apply, applicants must be:

Eligible for Medicaid/qualify by income
Legal residents of Virginia
Women in the last three months of pregnancy
Parent, legal guardian or foster parent of child less than one year of age

Fees
None

Call
Charlottesville/Albemarle: Kimberly Johnson (434) 972-6247
Fluvanna
Greene
Louisa
Nelson

Links
Virginia Child Safety Seat Program
http://www.vahealth.org/civp/

Jefferson Area CHIP

What
Public health nurses and family support workers visit homes of low-income families to improve family health and self-sufficiency. Families:

identify a primary care physician for their young children
learn about and use community resources
develop support systems and skills to be healthy

For Whom
At-risk Medicaid-eligible children ages 0-6 and their families, Pregnant women

Fees
None

Call
Charlottesville/Albemarle
Fluvanna
Louisa

Links
For CHIP of Virginia
www.chipofvirginia.org

Local Motion

What
A community campaign in Charlottesville and Albemarle to promote physical activity, especially in public spaces

For Whom
People of all ages, backgrounds and abilities

Fees
None

Call
Peggy Brown Paviour, MS, CHES at (434) 972-6232
Peggy.Paviour@vdh.virginia.gov

Links
www.LocalMotionHome.info

Maternal/Infant Care Coordination

What
Through home visits, public health nurses:

coordinate medical appointments
provide information on prenatal care, the birth process, infant care, parenting and community resources

For Whom

Medicaid-eligible pregnant women and children up to two years of age with medical, social or nutritional needs
May serve others as needed

Fees
None

Call
Charlottesville/Albemarle
Fluvanna
Greene
Louisa
Nelson

Links
Virginia Department of Health BabyCare program
http://www.vahealth.org/babycare/

Pre-Nursing Home or Personal Care Screenings

What
Public health nurses perform screenings to determine eligibility for nursing home placement or personal care at home

For Whom
Persons who qualify for Medicaid

Fees
None

Call
Charlottesville/Albemarle
Fluvanna
Greene
Louisa
Nelson

Last Updated: 10-19-2007

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