Child in Crisis Fund

This program funds medical-related expenses for children that exceed the coverage of standard insurance during a medical tragedy. CCR eases this burden for families by assisting with funds to address such needs as:
•Prescriptions and Prosthetics
•Equipment and Rehabilitation
•Emergency Transportation
•Travel to distant Medical Facilities
•Meals and Motel Expenses

Most children are covered by insurance, but when medical tragedy strikes, insurance frequently does not cover all the expenses of travel and special

Healthy Baby Home Visit

This Children’s Community Resources program provides a hospital visit to new mothers, and a follow up home visit to identify the needs of the new mother and her newborn, and assess the safety of the home. The family is connected with a pediatrician for ongoing care, and community agencies for classes, services, and support. Mothers and newborns with highest risk factors and needs are provided with early intervention services from Parents Place and Progress Center.

Community collaboration of Medical Home and agency services supports newborns, their mothers, and families in obtaining good health and appropriate development. This program is part of the statewide effort to ensure that every child is healthy and ready to learn when they enter kindergarten.

Child Psychiatry Telemedicine

Child psychiatrists use two way television from their Seattle offices to interview children and advise their parents who are watching in our local pediatric offices.