According to the American Pediatric Association, measles was eliminated in the United States in 2000, when there was a year without recording an endemic spread of the virus. Measles is Read More
Category: Health & Wellness
Information on physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being.
Does My Child Need a Medical Action Plan?
Medical action plans are for situations where a child has a life-threatening illness or condition, when medication needs to be taken on schedule, and/or they need to be monitored for Read More
Simple Instructions on How to Get Help From PAVE!
How to Get Help from PAVE (Simple Instructions) This page shares a short video that shows how to request help from PAVE. If you prefer not to watch the video, Read More
Holiday Survival Tips For Families with Special Healthcare Needs
Every family experiences holidays and end-of-year transitions differently. This article provides a sampling of ideas for families with children (of any age) experiencing special healthcare needs or disability. If a Read More
What is a Medical Home?
Brief Overview
School Services That Can Be Billed to Medicaid
Brief Overview: Full Article Individualized services that children receive through their IEP or IFSP may be covered by Medicaid. Medicaid will pay for health-related services in an Individual Education Program Read More
LGBTQ+ and Disability Rights in School
A Brief Overview Full Article LGBTQ+ is an acronym that stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or sometimes questioning), and others. The “plus” represents other gender identities including pansexual, Two-Spirit, Read More
Apple Health for Kids: Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHiP) in Washington State
Overview Where to apply or find more information about Apple Health for Kids: Full Article In Washington State, Medicaid, which includes the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHiP) is called Apple Read More
Glossary of Terms for Future Planning
Legal Documents Letter of intent: a personal document expressing your wishes for your child which are not included in the will. It has no legal standing, but acts as a Read More
What Will Happen When We’re Gone? Planning for the Future for Your Child with Disabilities, Part 2: Age 13 through Adulthood
Overview: Full Article Thinking about the future when you will no longer be available to help your child because of death or a condition where you cannot participate in their Read More
What Will Happen When We’re Gone? Planning for the Future for Your Child with Disabilities, Part 1: Ages Birth to 12
Overview: Full Article Thinking about the future when you will no longer be available to help your child because of death or a condition where you cannot participate in their Read More
Medicaid Waiver Benefits for Military Families
When considering medical benefits for family members with special needs, military families often overlook Medicaid, a health benefits program established by federal law. Medicaid covers basic and long-term health care Read More
Gender Affirming Care
A Brief Overview Gender identity has become a hot topic in today’s political world. But beyond the politics, there are many young people that are struggling and often it is Read More
The Importance of Fathers and Father Figures
A Brief overview Full Article Parents are children’s first and primary teachers. Every parent has their own way of caring for and interacting with his/her/their child, with mothers and fathers Read More
Infant Early Childhood Mental Health
A Brief Overview Full Article New parents may struggle to know whether their child’s emotional development is on track. They may have a feeling that a milestone is missed, or Read More