Care Consultation and Health Systems | Vermont Department of Health
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Care Consultation and Health Systems | Vermont Department of Health
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Care Consultation and Health Systems
Children With Special Health Needs
Care Consultation and Health Systems
Developmental Evaluation Programs
Children's Personal Care Services
Pediatric High-Tech Nursing
Palliative Care
Nutrition Services
Support for children with special health needs and their families.
Navigating health care, child care, insurance and resources for children with special health needs can be challenging. Our team of medical social workers are located throughout the state to help children, their families,and the providers who care for them.
Here are some of the ways we help families and caregivers:
Navigate the healthcare system
Make referrals for
respite
funding for parents and caregivers who need a break
Coordinate with the various providers caring for a child
Collaborate with schools and special educators to create meaningful and appropriate educational plans
Access health insurance, medical care, and services
Identify services and resources that may be helpful for a child and family
Assist with transitions from services throughout a child’s life
Plan and prepare for adulthood
Connect with other specialty services within CSHN, see quick links
Help families transition to Vermont when moving from another state
Care Consultation Team
The Care Consultation Team provides information and support to families, care teams, and community partners to help them access resources and reduce barriers. We support teams that support families. Our involvement is short term and on an as needed basis until a child's 21st birthday.
Care Consultants Service Area Map.
Health Systems Team
We use population health strategies within the system of care framework to support Children and Youth with Special Health Needs (CYSHCN), their families, and the systems that support them.
Our team works to improve access and equity for the CYSHCN population and uses data to identify and address health system needs. We develop resources with input from key partners, including family and community partners. This team collaborates with a variety of statewide partners to design and carry out systems projects to support, maintain, and improve the health of the CYSHCN population.
If you have a health system issue you would like to report, please contact us at
[email protected]
Contact us
Children with Special Health Needs
Vermont Department of Health
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671-8360
Email:
[email protected]
Tel
:
800-660-4427
or
802-863-7338
Fax:
802-863-7635
Important Links
Children's Personal Care
Pediatric Hi-Tech Nursing Program
Pediatric Palliative Care Program
Developmental Evaluation Programs
Community Based Nutrition Service
Last Updated:
June 3, 2025
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Translations for you
Care Consultation and Health Systems
Children With Special Health Needs
Care Consultation and Health Systems
Developmental Evaluation Programs
Children's Personal Care Services
Pediatric High-Tech Nursing
Palliative Care
Nutrition Services
Support for children with special health needs and their families.
Navigating health care, child care, insurance and resources for children with special health needs can be challenging. Our team of medical social workers are located throughout the state to help children, their families,and the providers who care for them.
Here are some of the ways we help families and caregivers:
Navigate the healthcare system
Make referrals for
respite
funding for parents and caregivers who need a break
Coordinate with the various providers caring for a child
Collaborate with schools and special educators to create meaningful and appropriate educational plans
Access health insurance, medical care, and services
Identify services and resources that may be helpful for a child and family
Assist with transitions from services throughout a child’s life
Plan and prepare for adulthood
Connect with other specialty services within CSHN, see quick links
Help families transition to Vermont when moving from another state
Care Consultation Team
The Care Consultation Team provides information and support to families, care teams, and community partners to help them access resources and reduce barriers. We support teams that support families. Our involvement is short term and on an as needed basis until a child's 21st birthday.
Care Consultants Service Area Map.
Health Systems Team
We use population health strategies within the system of care framework to support Children and Youth with Special Health Needs (CYSHCN), their families, and the systems that support them.
Our team works to improve access and equity for the CYSHCN population and uses data to identify and address health system needs. We develop resources with input from key partners, including family and community partners. This team collaborates with a variety of statewide partners to design and carry out systems projects to support, maintain, and improve the health of the CYSHCN population.
If you have a health system issue you would like to report, please contact us at
[email protected]
Contact us
Children with Special Health Needs
Vermont Department of Health
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671-8360
Email:
[email protected]
Tel
:
800-660-4427
or
802-863-7338
Fax:
802-863-7635
Important Links
Children's Personal Care
Pediatric Hi-Tech Nursing Program
Pediatric Palliative Care Program
Developmental Evaluation Programs
Community Based Nutrition Service
Last Updated:
June 3, 2025