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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
Fluvanna
Greene
Louisa
Nelson

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


Community Obesity Task Force

What
Community coalition to foster physical activity and healthy eating for people of all ages.

Contact
Contact: (434) 972-6200

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

Local Motion
www.LocalMotionHome.info


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:

Fees
None

Call
Charlottesville/Albemarle:
Fluvanna
Greene
Louisa
Nelson

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


Maternal/Infant Care Coordination

What
Through home visits, public health nurses:

For Whom

Fees
None

Call
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: 06-23-2009

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