1070 Old Trenton Road Trenton, NJ 08638		Phone: 609-588-8460 Fax: 609-631-6592 Email: www@mcsssd.org

Mercer County Special Child Health Services

The Special Child Health Services (SCHS) Case Management Unit assists in the provision of coordinated and comprehensive services for children with special health needs or potentially disabling conditions. The case manager collaborates with the family and others to develop an ongoing plan. The plan addresses the child's medical, developmental, rehabilitative, educational, social, and emotional needs. The case manager supports the family in meeting those needs.

Services available

SCHS Case Management

Project Care Family Resource Specialist

Referral to CICRF

SCHS Case Management

Services of the Case Management Unit include:

Review how your child's needs are currently being met.

Explore ways to fulfill unmet needs.

Develop a comprehensive and ongoing Individualized Service Plan for your child.

Provide information about resources available in your community to support your child.

Assist in determining eligibility for the NJ State Special Child Health Services Program which offers financial assistance for othopedic appliances, hearing aids, and pulmonary medications.

Project Care Resource Specialist

The Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN), in cooperation with SCHS, provides a trained resource parent who can:

listen and support families

provide information about educational rights

conduct parent workshops

offer opportunities for contact with other parents

Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund
The CICRF program was established to provide financial assistance for families whose children have experienced an illness or condition that is not otherwise covered by insurance or other sources. Information about eligibility can be obtained by calling 1-800-335-FUND. SCHS Case Managers assist families in the application process.

Who is eligible for services?

• An infant born with a birth defect, serious medical illness, or born prematurely with complications.
• A toddler who is having difficulty reaching developmental milestones. For example, a child may have difficulty walking, talking, or understanding.
• A child with a chronic or life threatening illness.
• A child who has been seriously injured in an accident.
• A child who is eligible for supplemental security income (SSI), or registration through Division of Developmental Disabilities.

Registration
Any child who may be eligible, regardless of financial status, may be registered with the program and is entitled to case management services until the age of 22 years.