The program is conducted with the Office of Health Promotion, which provides outreach and education. In an effort to reach these clients more effectively, translators are available to assist clients through the screening and follow-up process. Educational materials are available in Spanish, Polish and Korean. The Nonpublic School Nursing Program has been a successful contractual arrangement among local boards of education, nonpublic schools and the department. A total of 1,077 hours of nursing supervision time was recorded for the 1998-99 school year.
Program provides case management for children with special needs and their families.
A special needs child is any child from birth to age 21 who has a birth defect, a serious illness, difficulty walking, talking, and understanding, or is at risk of developing a disabling condition. A total of 1,676 children were served, including both new and continuing clients. Another remaining 850 children received Service Coordination under the Part C Early Intervention Program for infants and toddlers with disabilities or developmental delays. A total of 883 visits were made to visit families and children in their homes for the provision of case management or service coordination. Home visits facilitate participation and ease the burden for the family during the assessment and follow-up phases of case management.