OCSHCN COVID-19 Information and Resources
Information for Families
COVID-19: Information for Families of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs from the American Academy of Pediatrics includes health and safety suggestions for families on topics from preparing the home, managing medical appointments and supplies to schooling, coping and more.
Coronavirus Information and Resources from Family Voices offers health care crisis prevention and preparation advice for families of children with special health care.
Are You Ready? Preparing for Emergencies: Tips for Families from Family Voices. Advice on how to stay informed, build a family plan and assemble necessary supplies.
Resources for Parents of Children with Special Health Care Needs
Roll Some Brain Breaks - Games for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Tactile Balls - Activities for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Information For Providers
In-Home Virtual Care for Children with Complex Conditions During Social Distancing Learn how four complex care programs provide telehealth services for children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Programs featured are Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, University of Texas in Houston, Children's National in Washington, DC and Baystate Hospital in Massachusetts.
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for Kentucky's children with special health care needs through quality service, leadership, advocacy, education and collaboration.
Our vision is to be the visible leader in supporting the highest quality of life for Kentucky’s children with special health care needs and their families through collaboration and creation of a more accessible community based system of support.
Additional Resources
Who is eligible
Kentucky residents younger than 21 with a condition that usually responds to medical treatment provided in our program and who meet financial guidelines.
Family Participation Scale
How to apply