Children with Special
Health Care Needs
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Other Services and Programs

Health Care Coordination

Adaptive, Behavior and Learning Evaluation (ABLE) Program
Serves multi-problem, school-aged children and their families. More...

Fostering Healthy Children Program
Department of Health staff provide health care oversight to promote the health and well being of children in Foster Care. A collaborative project between the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services. More...

Technology Dependent Waiver
Administers the Travis C. Medicaid Waiver for Technology Dependant Children, including skilled nursing respite care. More...

Newborn Screening

Newborn Screening Program
Provides newborn screening (heel stick) and consultation for specific genetic and endocrine disorders as required by state law. More...

Hearing Screening Program
Provides statewide hearing screening and makes appropriate referral for infants and children with hearing, speech and/or vision problems.  Provides reconditioned hearing aides to children whose families qualify. More...

Additional Programs

Birth Defect Network
Seeks to prevent structural birth defects and secondary disabilities by monitoring occurrence, conducting research, providing education and outreach to families and providers. More...

Medical Home Program
Provides support to health care providers in the establishment and maintenance of Medical Homes for their pediatric patients. More...

Pregnancy Riskline
A confidential, free service which answers questions about the risk to a fetus or breast fed infant regarding exposure to drugs, chemicals or maternal illnesses during pregnancy or breast feeding. More...

Transition
Provides education and assistance for youth transitioning to youg adulthood and their families. More...

Utah Family-To-Family Health Information Center
Provides information, training and support regarding health care and community services to families. Encourages essential partnerships with professionals. (UNDER CONSTRUCTION)

Utah Registry of Autism and Developmental Disabilties
Monitors the prevelance of autism and other related disabilities in Utah and provides information to parents and health care providers. More...

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