| 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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SAVE THE DATE
| “Perfection Not Required” For Parents and Youth! April 14, 2012 Margate in Laconia, NH Raising a child with disabilities or chronic health needs can be stressful. Being a teen with special challenges can be tough as well. Join NH Family Voices as we team up with life coach, Chris Trout and the YEAH Council to gain insights, learn new skills and take some of the pressure off! Chris Trout, founder of Strengths in Focus, will keynote and be a group facilitator to guide us with stories, research and humor to understand the life-changing power of our own perceptions. The way we see things changes everything, our bodies, our actions and our experiences of life itself. This conference promises to be a day of learning and sharing with breakouts for parents and youth ages 14-25.Topics include: understanding behavior, independent living, App’s for new learning, Medicaid managed care and of course, letting go of perfection. Stayed tuned for more information and registration information. Questions: Email Erika at NH Family Voices : ebd@nhfv.org |