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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs. 2018. Family navigation implementation strategies in Title V and community-based programs. Washington, DC: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 12 pp. (Issue Brief)

Annotation: This issue brief examines family navigation strategies implemented in Title V and community-based programs to support children and youth with special health care needs and their families. It describes how family navigators help families overcome barriers in the healthcare system by providing psychosocial support, coordinating services, and offering education. The document highlights findings from an environmental scan of Title V programs, showing that 56 of 59 Title V programs use some form of family navigation, with the majority focusing on children with special health care needs. Case studies from five states (Delaware, Iowa, Rhode Island, Washington, and Wisconsin) detail how they implemented, funded, and sustained family navigation programs, particularly for children with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities. The brief concludes with next steps for advancing family navigation and emphasizes the importance of culturally sensitive communication when working with diverse families.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

Keywords: Standards, State CHSCN programs, Title V Programs, Autism, Case Studies, Delaware, Iowa, Rhode Island, Washington, Wisconsin,

   

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