Utah Projects
Projects and InitiativesUtah has the following projects and initiatives that support children and youth with special health care needs and their families.
- Utah Children's Care Coordination Network
- Transition to Adult Healthcare. In Utah, a project to help
pediatric providers support youth and young adults to transition to adult
healthcare is underway by Intermountain Children’s Health in conjunction
with Primary Children's Hospital, Utah Department of Health, University of
Utah Health, and the Utah Parent Center.
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Integrated Services Program
Assists families of children and youth who have special health care needs with coordinated care planning, education and resources
in order for them to make informed decisions. This may include primary and special health care, behavioral health, developmental
and educational programs, financial support resources and social services that meets their special needs from infancy through
the transition to adulthood. A program of the Children With Special Health Care Needs, Utah Department of Health.
Utah Parent Center
A nonprofit organization that provides training, information, referral, and assistance to parents of children and youth with
all disabilities including physical, mental, hearing, vision, learning, behavioral, and emotional. Staff consists primarily
of parents of children and youth with disabilities.
Utah Family Voices
Local chapter of a national, grassroots clearinghouse for information and education concerning the health care of children
with special health needs. Utah Family Voices helps to advocate for and assist families in navigating and accessing health
care and family support services that are family-centered and culturally appropriate for all children and youth with special
needs.