Care Connection for Children | Children's Dental Care Program (Louisa) | Childhood Obesity Task Force | Child Safety Seat Program | Jefferson Area CHIP | Local Motion | Maternal/Infant Care Coordination | Nursing Home Placement or Personal Care Screenings
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/
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/
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
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: Kimberly Johnson (434) 972-6247
Fluvanna
Greene
Louisa
Nelson
Links
Virginia Child Safety Seat Program
http://www.vahealth.org/civp/
What
Public health nurses and family support workers visit homes of low-income families to improve family health and self-sufficiency. Families:
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
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
What
Through home visits, public health nurses:
For Whom
Fees
None
Call
Charlottesville/Albemarle
Fluvanna
Greene
Louisa
Nelson
Links
Virginia Department of Health BabyCare program
http://www.vahealth.org/babycare/
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