NH Family Voices
children with special health care needs
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Caring for children with special needs can be exhausting and complex. Parents and caregivers often struggle to find the resources and services
their child needs.  NH Family Voices is in a unique position to help families because we are parents who have children/youth and young adults with
chronic health, physical, developmental and mental health challenges.  

NH Family Voices operates a
"Family To Family Health and Education Center" with one to one phone assistance, educational materials, a Lending
Library and quarterly newsletter.  NH Family Voice participates in several projects, each with a specific focus on different ways we can help
families to become informed, experienced, self-sufficient advocates for their children and themselves. There is no charge for the services we
provide. We are funded by state and federal grants, as well as donations from community partners and supporters.
Give us a call or e-mail

In NH Toll Free: 1-800-852-3345 X 4525
or (603) 271-4525

nhfv@yahoo.com
Who Are Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs?
Welcome to NH Family Voices
“Children and youth with special health care needs are those who have, or are at risk for, a chronic physical,
developmental, behavioral or emotional conditions and who also require health and related services of a type
or amount beyond that required by children generally.”
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               --- (US DHHS, Maternal and Child Health Bureau)

A recent national survey estimates that 50,365 children in New Hampshire presently have a special health care need.
Some children require only an accurate diagnosis and routine treatment and monitoring.  Other's will need life-sustaining
technology, treatment, and medicines throughout their lives.

Children with special health needs tend to receive their health care from a combination of private and public financing and
delivery systems, and many depend on multiple providers. This maze of services can be daunting for parents, caregivers,
and the professionals who support them.

NH Family Voices is Here to Help
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