OMS Manual/Chapter 20

 CHAPTER 20 - STATE SERVICES

Description
This chapter is intended to provide information to families regarding services provided by the Federal government as well as state and local agencies.

ALABAMA
Alabama Department of Education https://www.alsde.edu

Alabama Department of Health http://www.alabamapublichealth.gov

Alabama Youth with Special Needs http://www.rehab.alabama.gov

Alabama Special Need Resources https://thespectrumson.wordpress.com/alabama-special-needs-resources

Alabama Department of Social Services http://www.dhr.alabama.gov/services

ALASKA
Alaska Department of Education https://education.alaska

Alaska Department of Health Services http://www.dhss.alaska.gov/

Alaska Youth with Special Needs http://www.dhss.alaska.gov/dph/wcfh/Pages/special-needs/default.aspx

Alaska Department of Social Services http://www.dhss.alaska.gov/

ARIZONA
Arizona Department of Education http://www.azed.gov/

Arizona Department of Health Services http://www.azdhs.gov/

Arizona Youth with Special Needs http://www.azyfs.org/

http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/ocshcn/

 Arizona Department of Social Services https://dcs.az.gov/

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ARKANSAS
Arkansas Department of Education http://www.arkansased.gov/

http://www.aosn.org/resources/children-with-special-needs

 Arkansas Department of Health Services http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/

Arkansas Youth with Special needs http://www.humanservices.arkansas.gov/

Arkansas Department of Social Services http://www.humanservices.arkansas.gov/

CALIFORNIA
California Department of Education https://www.cde.ca.gov/

California Department of Health Services http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/

California Youth with Special Needs https://www.lpfch.org/

http://www.familyvoicesofca.org/

California Department of Social Services http://www.cdss.ca.gov/

California Disability Rights http://www.disabilityrightsca.org/connect/what.htm

California Medi-Cal  - This is secondary insurance for families that have private insurance. It is similar to a secondary Medicaid type of insurance and mostly covers co-pays for prescriptions and office visits. http://www.medi-cal.ca.gov/

California Kids – Health Care Coverage for Children http://www.californiakids.org/

Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) -   California Details http://www.medicaid.gov/Medicaid-CHIP-Program-Information/By-Topics/Childrens-Health-Insurance-Program-CHIP/CHIP-State-Program-Information.html

California Department of Education http://learningdisabilities.about.com/od/a1/tp/California_disability_contacts.-0wj.htm

California Department of Developmental Services - Ages 0 to 2 http://learningdisabilities.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=learningdisabilities&cdn=parenting&tm=16&f=00&su=p284.13.342.ip_&tt=3&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.dds.ca.gov/EarlyStart/Home.cfm

California Department of Developmental Services - Ages 3 to 5 http://learningdisabilities.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=learningdisabilities&cdn=parenting&tm=75&f=00&su=p284.13.342.ip_&tt=3&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/fp/

Division of Behavioral Health Services http://learningdisabilities.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=learningdisabilities&cdn=parenting&tm=148&f=00&su=p284.13.342.ip_&tt=3&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.arkansas.gov/dhs/dmhs/

Council on Developmental Disabilities http://learningdisabilities.about.com/od/a1/tp/www.scdd.ca.gov

COLORADO
Colorado Department of Education https://www.cde.state.co.us/

Colorado Department of Health Services http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/

Colorado Youth with Special Needs https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/hcp

http://www.thrivectr.org/disability-youth-to-adult-resources/

Colorado Department of Social Services https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs

Colorado Brain Injury Program http://biacolorado.org/support/cbip/

CONNECTICUT
Connecticut Department of Education http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/site/default.asp

Connecticut Department of Health Services http://www.ct.gov/dph/site/default

Connecticut Youth with Special Needs http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/

Connecticut Department of Social Services http://www.ct.gov/dss/site/

Acquired Brain Injury http://www.ct.gov/dss/cwp/view.asp?a=2353&q=305236

Disability services http://ct.gov/dss/cwp/view.asp?a=2345&Q=304922&dssNav=%7C

Dept of Developmental Services http://www.ct.gov/dds/site/default.asp

Disability resources http://www.disabilityresources.org/CONNECTICUT.html

Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center http://www.cpacinc.org/materials-publications/programming-and-placement/accommodations-and-modifications/

DELAWARE
Delaware Youth with Special Needs http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/main/children

Delaware Department of Social Services http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/

Department of Education http://www.doe.k12.de.us/site/default.aspx?PageID=1

Department of Health and Social Services http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/

Disability Services http://dhss.delaware.gov/ddds/

Delaware Disability Resources http://www.disabilityresources.org/DELAWARE.html

Programs for Children with Special Health Needs http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/main/sp.htm

Delaware Family Voices http://www.delawarefamilytofamily.org/resources/education

FLORIDA
Florida Department of Education http://www.fldoe.org/

Florida Department of Health Services http://www.floridahealth.gov/

Florida Youth with Special Needs http://www.fndusa.org/

Florida Department of Social Services http://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs

GEORGIA
Georgia Department of Education http://www.gadoe.org/

Georgia Department of Health Services https://dph.georgia.gov/

Georgia Youth with Special Needs https://dph.georgia.gov/children-and-youth-special-healthcare-needs-cyshn

http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Special-Education-Services

http://www.gadoe.org/External-Affairs-and.../Special-Needs-Scholarship-Program.aspx

http://www.pediatrics.emory.edu/divisions/neonatology/dpc/georgia.html

Georgia Department of Social Services https://dhs.georgia.gov/

HAWAII
Hawaii Department of Education http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/

Hawaii Department of Health Services http://www.health.hawaii.gov/

Hawaii Youth with Special Needs http://www.health.hawaii.gov/cshcn/

http://www.specialneedshawaii.com/Additional-Resources-for-Special-Needs-Families

http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ParentsAndStudents/.../SpecialNeeds/Pages/home.aspx

Hawaii Department of Social Services http://www.humanservices.hawaii.gov/

IDAHO
Idaho Department of Education http://www.sde.idaho.gov/

Idaho Department of Health Services http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/

Idaho Youth with Special Needs http://www.snrproject.com

Idaho Department of Social Services http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/

ILLINOIS
Illinois Department of Education https://www.isbe.net/

Illinois Department of Health Services http://www.dhs.state.il.us/

Illinois Youth with Special Needs https://dscc.uic.edu/

https://frcd.org/

Illinois Department of Social Services https://www.illinois.gov/

INDIANA
Indiana Department of Health Services https://healthfinder.gov/FindServices/Organizations/Organization.aspx

Indiana Youth with Special Needs https://continuinged.isl.in.gov/services

https://instrc.indiana.edu

Transition Resources State and National Links https://www.arcind.org/supports-services/links-to-resources/

Indiana Department of Social Services http://www.in.gov/fssa/

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Special Needs Resource Directory http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/patients/child/special-needs/financial/jfs/

Learning Disabilities http://about.com

Indiana Disability Resources http://www.disabilityresources.org/INDIANA.html

Indiana Department of Health http://www.state.in.us/isdh/

Children with Special Needs (Indiana Department of Health) http://www.state.in.us/isdh/19613.htm

Indiana Department of Education http://www.doe.in.gov/

Special Education http://www.doe.in.gov/specialed

Indiana Department of Child Services http://www.in.gov/dcs/

Indiana Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) http://www.in.gov/fssa/ompp/2545.htm

Indiana Disability and Rehabilitative Services http://www.in.gov/fssa/2328.htm

IOWA
Iowa Department of Education https://www.educateiowa.gov/

Iowa Department of Health Services https://idph.iowa.gov/

Iowa Youth with Special Needs https://chsciowa.org/uth

Iowa Department of Social Services http:://www.dhs.iowa.gov/

KANSAS
Kansas Department of Education http://www.ksde.org/

Kansas Department of Health Services http://www.kdheks.gov/

Kansas Youth with Special Needs http://www.kdheks.gov/shcn/

http://www.kdheks.gov/ohi/cyshcn.htm

http://www.kumc.edu/school-of-medicine/cchd/services/specialty-medical-clinics.html

Kansas Department of Social Services http://www.dcf.ks.gov/

Learning Disabilities http://www.about.com

Special Health Care Needs (Kansas Department of Health and Environment) http://www.kdheks.gov/shcn/index.htm

Help for Children with Special Needs in Kansas http://specialchildren.about.com/od/statebystateresources/qt/Help-For-Children-With-Special-Needs-In-Kansas.htm

Heartspring http://www.heartspring.org/

KENTUCKY
Kentucky Department of Health Services http://www.chfs.ky.gov/

Kentucky Youth with Special Needs http://www.chfs.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres

Kentucky Department of Social Services http://www.chfs.ky.gov/

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Special Needs Resource Directory http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/patients/child/special-needs/financial/jfs/

Learning Disabilities http://about.com

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services http://chfs.ky.gov/

Kentucky Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs http://chfs.ky.gov/ccshcn

Kentucky Children’s Services http://kentucky.gov/health/Pages/childrenservices.aspx

Kentucky Transition Services for Children with Special Needs http://chfs.ky.gov/ccshcn/ccshcntransition.htm

Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program (KCHIP) http://kidshealth.ky.gov/en/

Kentucky Education Association http://www.kea.org/

Kentucky Department of Education http://education.ky.gov/comm/contacts/Pages/default.aspx

Special Education http://education.ky.gov/specialed/excep/pages/default.aspx

Kentucky Accessibility Services http://kentucky.gov/health/Pages/disabilityResources.aspx

Kentucky Disability Resources http://www.disabilityresources.org/KENTUCKY.html

LOUISIANA
Louisiana Dept of Education http://www.louisianabelieves.com/academics/students-with-disabilities

http://www.louisiana.gov/Explore/Education/

Louisiana Department of Social Services http://www.dss.state.la.us/

Children's Healthcare Assistance Plan - This program picks up co-payments and other costs not covered by insurance http://www.chnola.org/pagedisplay.asp?p1=4294

Learning Disabilities http://www.about.com

Louisiana Department of State Health Services http://dhh.louisiana.gov/

Children with Special Needs (Louisiana Department of State Health Services) http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/740

Help for Children with Special Needs in Louisiana http://specialchildren.about.com/od/statebystateresources/qt/Help-For-Children-With-Special-Needs-In-Louisiana.htm

Early intervention services in Louisiana http://specialchildren.about.com/od/statebystateresources/a/Early-Intervention-Services-In-Louisiana.htm

Special Needs Resource Project http://www.snrproject.com/Resource/Links/Louisiana

MAINE
Maine Department of Education http://www.maine.gov/doe/

Maine Youth with Special Needs http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/MSK.HDBK-update

http://www.drme.org/children

http://www.rarediseaseunited.org/maine/maine-resources

http://www.accessmaine.org/living

Maine Department of Social Services http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/

         Maine Department of Health and Human Services http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/

Genetic Screening http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/population-health/cshn/genetic-services/index.html

Partners in Care Coordination http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/population-health/cshn/carecoordination/index.html

Youth Advisory Board http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/population-health/cshn/advisory-boards/youth-council.html

Maine Parent Federation http://www.mpf.org/

Learning Disabilities Association of Maine http://www.ldame.org/

Newborn Screening Program http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/population-health/cshn/advisory-boards/nbsp-advisory.html

Data and Reports http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/navtabs/data.shtml

Topical Information for Medical Providers http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/navtabs/providers.shtml

MARYLAND
Maryland Department of Education http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/

https://www.ed.gov/category/location/maryland

Maryland Department of Health Services https://health.maryland.gov/

Maryland Youth with Special Needs https://health.maryland.gov/talbotcounty/CYSHCN/Pages/Home.aspx

http://www.specialneeds.dhmh.maryland.gov/

http://www.mansef.org/

Maryland Department of Social Services http://www.dhr.maryland.gov/

MASSACHUSETTS
Massachusetts Department of Education Http://www.doe.mass.edu/

Massachusetts Department of Health Services https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-public-health

http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/

https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-health-and-human-services

Massachusetts Youth with Special Needs http://www.mass.gov/.../children-and-youth-with-special-health-care-needs-program.html

http://www.mass.gov/...special-needs/child.../children-with-special-health-care-needs/

https://www.massfamilyties.org/

http://www.mhlac.org/Docs/ed_sped_transportation.pdf

http://www.spedchildmass.com/camps-special-needs-massachusetts

Massachusetts Department of Social Services https://blog.mass.gov/blog/.../welfaresocial-services-assistance-in-massachusetts/

http://www.masslegalhelp.org/children-and-families/dss

Massachusetts Disability Resources http://www.disabilityresources.org/MASSACHUSETTS.html

Division for Children with Special Health Needs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/consumer/community-health/family-health/special-health-needs/

Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/programs/family-health/cicrf/

Massachusetts Dept of Elementary and Secondary Education http://www.doe.mass.edu/

Special Education http://www.doe.mass.edu/sped/

Massachusetts section 504 information http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/programs/family-health/directions/chap-8/504-plan.html

Disability Services http://www.mass.gov/anf/employment-equal-access-disability/oversight-agencies/mod/

Developmental Services http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dds/

MICHIGAN
Michigan Department of Education http://www.michigan.gov/mde/

Michigan Department of Health Services http://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/

Michigan Youth with Special Needs http://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs

https://www.asws.org/resources/campsandrecreation.aspx

Michigan Department of Social Services http://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/

Learning Disabilities http://www.about.com

Michigan Disability Resources http://www.disabilityresources.org/MICHIGAN.html

Michigan Disability Resources http://www.michigan.gov/disabilityresources

Disability Network of Michigan http://www.dnmichigan.org/

Michigan Department of Community Health http://www.michigan.gov/mdch

Michigan Department of Human Services http://www.michigan.gov/dhs

Michigan Department of Education http://www.michigan.gov/mde

Children’s Special Health Care Needs http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,4612,7-132-2942_4911_35698-15087--,00.html

Michigan Children’s Health Insurance Program (MICHILD) http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,4612,7-132-2943_4845_4931---,00.html

MINNESOTA
Minnesota Department of Education https://education.state.mn.us/

Minnesota Department of Health Services http://www.health.state.mn.us/

Minnesota Youth with Special Needs http://www.health.state.mn.us/mcshn/

http://www.veryspecialcamps.com/Minnesota/Special-Needs-Summer-Camps.shtml

Minnesota Department of Social Services https://mn.gov/portal/social-services

https://mn.gov/dhs/

https://mn.gov/dhs/general-public/about-dhs/contact-us/

MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi Department of Education http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/

Mississippi Department of Health Services http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/

Mississippi Youth with Special Needs https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/

http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite/_static/resources/7220.pdf

https://www.ummchealth.com/Health_Care_Services/Child.../Resources.aspx

Mississippi Department of Social Services http://www.mdhs.state.ms.us/

MISSOURI
Missouri Department of Education https://dese.mo.gov/

Missouri Department of Health Services http://www.health.mo.gov/

Missouri Youth with Special Needs https://health.mo.gov/CSHCN/docs/screenerpublicpkt.pdf

https://dss.mo.gov/cd/child-care/help-for.../does-my-child-have-a-special-need.htm

Missouri Department of Social Services https://dss.mo.gov/cd/child-care/help-for.../does-my-child-have-a-special-need.htm

MONTANA
Montana Department of Education https://opi.mt.gov/

https://mt.gov/education/

Montana Department of Health Services http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/

http://www.apply.mt.gov/

Montana Youth with Special Needs http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/cshs

Montana Department of Social Services http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/

NEBRASKA
Nebraska Department of Education https://www.education.ne.gov/

https://www.education.ne.gov/oec/healthy...nebraska/children-with-special-needs/

Nebraska Department of Health Services http://www.dhhs.ne.gov/behavioral_health

Nebraska Youth with Special Needs http://www.dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/hcs_services_cccyd.aspx

Nebraska Department of Social Services http://www.dhhs.ne.gov/

NEVADA
Nevada Department of Education http://www.doe.nv.gov/

Nevada Department of Health Services http://www.dhhs.nv.gov/'''

Nevada Youth with Special Needs http://www.dpbh.nv.gov/Programs/CYSHCN/CYSHCN-Home/

Nevada Department of Social Services http://www.dhhs.nv.gov/

NEW HAMPSHIRE
New Hampshire Youth with Special Needs https://nhspecialed.org/

New Hampshire Department of Social Services https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/

Department of Health and Human Services http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/

DHHS - Family services http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/foryou/families.htm

DHHS Developmental Services http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcbcs/bds/

DHHS Disability services http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/foryou/disabilities.htm

Disability resource guide http://www.nhcdd.org/SteppingStonesResourceGuide-OnlineVersion7-5-13.htm

Dept of Education http://education.nh.gov/

Special Education http://education.nh.gov/instruction/special_ed/

New Hampshire Disability Resources http://www.disabilityresources.org/NEWHAMPSHIRE.html

DHHS Children with Special Health Needs http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcbcs/bds/sms/specialcare.htm

New Hampshire section 504 info http://education.nh.gov/instruction/integrated/504.htm

NEW JERSEY
New Jersey Youth with Special Needs http://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/specialneeds/

http://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/specialneeds/case-management

Dept of Education http://www.state.nj.us/education/

Department of Human Services http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/

Department of Health Services http://www.state.nj.us/health/

Children and Family services http://www.state.nj.us/nj/community/family/

DHS Division of Developmental Disabilities http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddd/home/

New Jersey Disability Resources http://www.disabilityresources.org/NEWJERSEY.html

Aging and Disability Resource Connection https://www.adrcnj.org/

DHS Children with Special Health Needs http://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/sch/

Special Education http://www.nj.gov/education/specialed/

New Jersey section 504 info http://www.state.nj.us/education/students/safety/behavior/504/

NEW MEXICO
New Mexico Department of Education http://www.ped.state.nm.us/

https://www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/nm.html

New Mexico Department of Health Services https://nmhealth.org/

New Mexico Youth with Special Needs https://nmhealth.org/about/phd/fhb/cms/cyshcn/

https://www.cdd.unm.edu/programs/

https://www.earlylearningnm.org/early-childhood-special-education

New Mexico Department of Social Services http://www.hsd.state.nm.us/

NEW YORK
New York Department of Education http://www.schools.nyc.gov/

New York Department of Health Services https://www.health.ny.gov/

New York Youth with Special Needs https://www.health.ny.gov/community/special_needs/

https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/0548/

New York Department of Social Services https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/ldss.htm

NORTH CAROLINA
North Carolina Department of Education http://www.ncpublicschools.org/

North Carolina Department of Health Services https://www.ncdhhs.gov/

North Carolina Youth with Special Needs https://www2.ncdhhs.gov/dph/wch/aboutus/specialneeds.htm

https://www.cidd.unc.edu/.../ResourceGuideforParentsandFamiliesofChildrenwithSpecialneeds

http://www.carolinaparent.com/CP/Special-Needs-Resources/

North Carolina Department of Social Services https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dss

OMS families in North Carolina can get a tax credit for your special needs child. http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/speced/2011/07/new_tax_credit_for_parents_of.html

NORTH DAKOTA
North Dakota Department of Education https://www.nd.gov/dpi

https://www.ed.gov/category/location/north-dakota

North Dakota Department of Health Services https://www.ndhealth.gov/

North Dakota Youth with Special Needs https://www.ndhealth.gov/cshs/docs/CSHS-NorthDakota.pdf

http://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/disabilities

North Dakota Department of Social Services https://www.nd.gov/dhs/

OHIO
Ohio Department of Education https://education.ohio.gov/

https://www.ocecd.org/

Ohio Youth with Special Needs http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Special.../Federal.../Operational-Standards-and-Guidance

https://www.ocecd.org/AboutUs.aspx

Ohio Department of Social Services https://jfs.ohio.gov/

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Special Needs Resource Directory http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/patients/child/special-needs/financial/jfs/

Learning Disabilities http://www.about.com

Ohio Department of Health http://www.odh.ohio.gov/

Bureau for Children with Developmental and Special Health Needs (BCDSHN) http://www.odh.ohio.gov/en/landing/phs_access/Children%20with%20Developmental%20and%20Special%20Health%20Needs.aspx

Children with Special Needs (Ohio Department of Health) http://www.odh.ohio.gov/~/media/ODH/ASSETS/Files/cmh/bcmh%20children%20with%20medical%20handicaps/parenthandbook.ashx

Child and family health services http://www.odh.ohio.gov/odhprograms/cfhs/cf_hlth/cfhs1.aspx

Ohio Education Association https://www.ohea.org/

Special Education http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Special-Education

Ohio Disability Rights http://www.disabilityrightsohio.org/topic-special-education

Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities http://www.ocecd.org/

Ohio section 504 information http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Testing/Special-Testing-Accomodations/Accommodations-on-State-Assessments/Accommodations-Manual-February-2011.pdf.aspx

Special Needs Resource Project (Ohio) http://www.snrproject.com/Resource/Links/OHIO

Ohio Disability Resources http://www.disabilityresources.org/OHIO.html

OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma Department of Education http://www.sde.ok.gov/

https://www.ed.gov/category/location/oklahoma

Oklahoma Department of Health Services https://www.ok.gov/health/

Oklahoma Youth with Special Needs https://www.okhca.org/Home/Individuals/Programs

http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/

Oklahoma Department of Social Services http://www.okdhs.org/

OREGON
Oregon Department of Education http://oregon.gov/ode

Oregon Department of Health Services http://www.oregon.gov/dhs

Oregon Youth with Special Needs http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/outreach/occyshn/

http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ASSISTANCE/CHILD-CARE

http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/outreach/occyshn/

Oregon Department of Social Services http://www.oregon.gov/dhs

PENNSYLVANIA
Pennsylvania Department of Education - Special Education http://www.camphillspecialschool.org/

Pennsylvania Youth with Special Needs http://www.veryspecialcamps.com/Pennsylvania/Special-Needs-Summer-Camps.shtml

http://www.jlc.org/resources/county-resource-guide/philadelphia/99

Pennsylvania Department of Social Services http://www.dhs.pa.gov/

Dept of Education http://www.education.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx#.VT2S2CxFDIU

Department of Health Services http://www.health.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx#.VT2S9CxFDIU

Department of Human Services http://www.dhs.state.pa.us/

Office of Children, Youth, and Families http://www.dhs.state.pa.us/dhsorganization/officeofchildrenyouthandfamilies/

Intellectual Disabilities http://www.dhs.state.pa.us/foradults/intellectualdisabilitiesservices/

Office of Developmental Programs http://www.dhs.state.pa.us/dhsorganization/officeofdevelopmentalprograms/

Pennsylvania Disability Resources http://www.disabilityresources.org/PENNSYLVANIA.html

Pennsylvania developmental Disabilities Council http://www.paddc.org/

Special Education http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/special_education/7465

Special Needs Resource Project http://www.snrproject.com/Resource/Links/Pennsylvania

RHODE ISLAND
Rhode Island Youth with Special Needs http://www.eohhs.ri.gov/Consumer/FamilieswithChildren/ChildrenwithSpecialNeeds.aspx

http://www.health.ri.gov/.../2015-2020SupportingChildrenAndYouthWithSpecialNeeds.pdf

http://www.health.ri.gov/specialneeds/about/youthadvisorycouncil/

Rhode Island Department of Social Services http://www.dhs.ri.gov/

Dept of Education http://www.ride.ri.gov/

Special Education http://www.ride.ri.gov/StudentsFamilies/SpecialEducation/SpecialEducationProgramming.aspx

Department of Health Services http://www.health.ri.gov/

http://www.dhs.ri.gov/

Department of Human Services http://www.dhs.ri.gov/

Family services http://www.familyserviceri.org/

Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals http://www.bhddh.ri.gov/ddd/

DHS Children with Special Health Needs http://www.dhs.ri.gov/DefaultPermissions/ChildrenwithSpecialNeeds/tabid/775/Default.aspx

Rhode Island Disability Resources http://www.disabilityresources.org/RHODEISLAND.html

Rhode Island Parent Information Network http://www.ripin.org/workshop_descriptions.html

SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina Department of Education https://ed.sc.gov/

https://www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/sc.html

South Carolina Department of Health Services http://www.scdhec.gov/

South Carolina Youth with Special Needs http://www.scdhec.gov/Health/.../ServicesforChildrenwithSpecialHealthCareNeeds/

https://ed.sc.gov/scdoe/assets/file/programs-services/173/.../ParentGuideNov12.pdf

https://ed.sc.gov/districts-schools/special-education-services/.../disability-resources/

http://www.handsonhealth-sc.org

http://www.uscm.med.sc.edu/CenterforDisabilityResources

South Carolina Department of Social Services https://dss.sc.gov/

SOUTH DAKOTA
South Dakota Department of Education http://www.doe.sd.gov/

South Dakota Department of Health Services https://doh.sd.gov/

'''South Dakota Youth with Special Needs http://www.sdparent.org/web/index.php

http://www.library.sd.gov/LIB/CYS/index.aspx

https://www.noodle.com/schools/sd_location/special-needs

http://www.snrproject.com

South Dakota Department of Social Services https://dss.sd.gov/

TENNESSEE
Tennessee Department of Education https://www.tn.gov/education/topic/idea

https://www.tn.gov/education/topic/special-education

https://www.tn.gov/education/

Tennessee Department of Health Services https://www.kidcentraltn.com/article/children-s-special-services

http://www.tn.gov/health

Tennessee Youth with Special Needs https://www.tn.gov/health/topic/MCH-cyshcn

http://www.twrf.net/young-guns-special-needs-youth-hunt/

Tennessee Department of Social Services https://tn.gov/humanservices

TEXAS
'''Texas Department of Education https://www.disabilityrightstx.org/resources/education

Texas Department of Social Services https://hhs.texas.gov/

https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/

Learning Disabilities http://www.about.com

Texas Department of State Health Services http://www.dshs.state.tx.us

Children with Special Needs (Texas Department of State Health Services) http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/cshcn/default.shtm

https://tea.texas.gov/

https://www.thsc.org/SpecialNeedsNook

http://www.veryspecialcamps.com/Texas/Special-Needs-Summer-Camps.shtml

Texas Education Association http://www.tea.state.tx.us

Special Education http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=2147491399

Texas section 504 information http://www.texasprojectfirst.org/Sect504.html

Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services http://www.dars.state.tx.us/index.shtml

Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities http://www.tcdd.texas.gov/

Texas Health and Human Services Commission http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/about_hhsc/AdvisoryCommittees/TaskForce.shtml

Texas Disability Rights https://www.disabilityrightstx.org/resources/healthcare

Texas Parent to Parent Resource Guide on Financial Resources http://www.txp2p.org/resources/financial.html

Special Needs Resource Project Texas http://www.snrproject.com/Resource/Links/Texas

UTAH
Utah Department of Education https://www.schools.utah.gov/

Utah Department of Health Services https://health.utah.gov/

Utah Youth with Special Needs http://www.health.utah.gov/cshcn/

http://www.utahparentcenter.org/disabilities/

http://www.utahcares.org/childyouth/

http://www.parc-ut.org/Resources

Utah Department of Social Services https://www.utah.gov/residents/healthandss.html

VERMONT
Vermont Department of Education http://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/Services&Support

http://www.education.vermont.gov/

Vermont Department of Health Services http://www.healthvermont.gov/

Vermont Youth with Special Needs http://www.healthvermont.gov/family/special-health-needs

http://www.healthvermont.gov/children-youth...special-health-needs/personal-care-services

http://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org

Vermont Department of Social Services http://www.dcf.vermont.gov/

Needy Meds http://www.needymeds.org/state_programs.taf?_function=list&state=vt

Patient Financial Assistance Program http://www.fletcherallen.org/patients_visitors/visitors_guide/financial_assistance/financial_assistance/

Vermont Health Access Program http://www.staterxplans.us/vermont.html

Vermont Assistance and Aid Programs http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/vermont_assistance_programs.html

Vermont Department of Health http://healthvermont.gov/family/cshn/cshn.aspx

Department for Children and Families http://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/

VIRGINIA
Virginia Department of Education http://www.doe.virginia.gov/

https://vafamilysped.org/disability-services/

Department of Health Services http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Youth with Special Needs http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/VDHLiveWell

http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/care-connection-for-children/

http://www.veryspecialcamps.com/Virginia/Special-Needs-Summer-Camps.shtml

Department of Social Services http://www.dss.virginia.gov/

WASHINGTON
Washington Department of Education http://www.disabilityrightswa.org

http://www.k12.wa.us/

http://www.sbe.wa.gov/

https://www.ed.gov/category/location/washington

Washington Department of Health Services https://www.dshs.wa.gov/

Washington Youth with Special Needs https://cshcn.org/

https://reichert.house.gov/.../Resources

https://www.doh.wa.gov

Washington Department of Social Services https://www.dshs.wa.gov/

WEST VIRGINA
West Virginia Department of Education https://wvde.state.wv.us/

http://www.wvde.state.wv.us/osp/

West Virginia Department of Health Services http://www.dhhr.wv.gov/

https://www.wvdhhr.org/cshcn/

West Virginia Youth with Special Needs http://www.ddc.wv.gov/resources/pages/forchildrenwithdevelopmentaldisabilities.aspx

http://www.snrproject.com/Resources

West Virginia Department of Social Services http://www.dhhr.wv.gov/

https://www.wvinroads.org/

WISCONSIN
Wisconsin Department of Education https://dpi.wi.gov/

https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/pdf/ysn-05.pdf

Wisconsin Department of Health Services https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/

Wisconsin Youth with Special Needs https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/cyshcn/regionalcenters.htm

https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/cyshcn/regionalcenters.htm

https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/children/index.htm

Wisconsin Department of Social Services https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/areaadmin/hsd-list.htm

https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/

WYOMING
Wyoming Department of Education https://edu.wyoming.gov/

https://edu.wyoming.gov/in-the-classroom/special-programs/wapsd/

Wyoming Department of Health Services https://health.wyo.gov/

Wyoming Youth with Special Needs https://health.wyo.gov/wp.../2016/.../12-13617_ProviderHandbookupdated032013.p...

https://health.wyo.gov/PublicHealthDivision/Maternal&ChildHealthUnit

Wyoming Department of Social Services http://www.dfsweb.wyo.gov/

FEDERAL SERVICES
This section is intended to provide information to families regarding services provided by the Federal government. Because many of the medications and treatments/doctor visits can put financial strain on families, below are some federal resources. Also, consider other members of the family may qualify if they suffer from other conditions. OMS and the related medications may not always be listed, but check for other conditions the OMS child also has, or other family members have. Keep in mind if you are originally denied for assistance, providing additional explanations and documents in an appeal can help. Don’t be afraid to ask your hospitals and infusion companies if they provide financial assistance, often times they do for those in need.

* Social Security Administration http://www.ssa.gov

* Medicaid http://www.medicaid.gov

* Medicaid Fact Sheet http://www.childrensdefense.org/child-research-data-publications/data/medicaid-works-for-children.pdf

* National Military Family Association http://www.militaryfamily.org/feature-articles/new-special-needs-directory.html

* Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) http://www.medicaid.gov/Medicaid-CHIP-Program-Information/By-Topics/Childrens-Health-Insurance-Program-CHIP/Childrens-Health-Insurance-Program-CHIP.html

State Services
This section is intended to provide information to families regarding services provided by the State government agencies.

GENERAL STATE INFORMATION:

* Children's Defense Fund http://www.childrensdefense.org/child-research-data-publications/data/state-data-repository/children-in-the-states.html

Local Government Agency Services
This section is intended to provide information to families regarding services provided by the local government agencies.