The Kentucky Commission on Children with Special Health Care has a grant from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau to increase access to medical homes (primary providers) for youth with special health care needs and to facilitate transition from school to work. This project preparing families and young people for the changes that happen when a young person turns 21. Project needs assessments and planning methods include: Focus groups and surveys; Strategic planning by an Advisory Committee about statewide activities and evaluation strategies; Meetings of Commission, Shriners Hospital and other staff, and parents and young people to plan, set targets for and participate in programs; and project staff as they work with national organizations and the Healthy and Ready to Work Network; Project implementation methods include teamwork of staff, parents, and young people in developing the collaborations and monitoring the changes in practices and transition outcomes; Training of agency staff and community providers, families and young people; and Direct service programs with selected youth. The project is educating the public and professional community, and disseminating project products developed through web sites, newsletters, and presentations at local, regional, and national professional and parent meetings. The project will evaluate and monitor outcomes for young people and systems and costs of the project. Session participants will gain an understanding of the methods used by the Kentucky Title V Program to improve youth's access to a medical home, develop coordinated systems, and assess program impact.
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I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.