FAMILY HEALTH 7 California Children’s Services California Children’s Services (CCS) is a state program for children with certain diseases or health problems. Children up to 21 years old can get the health care and services they need through this program. CCS connects you with doctors and a trained health care team who know how to care for your child with special health care needs. If your child is approved for CCS, your child will still be a KFHC member while in this program. CCS covers chronic medical conditions such as cancer, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, heart disease, traumatic injuries and other severe health problems. CCS also provides physical and occupational therapy services that are offered at public schools. Case management is offered to assist families with navigating the health care system and coordinating medical care with specialists and children’s hospitals. Transportation assistance is also offered. Sources: California Children’s Services; Kern County Public Health Services Department Kern Regional Center Kern Regional Center (KRC) is a private, nonprofit social service agency. It provides supports and case management services to people with developmental disabilities. KRC serves people residing in Kern, Inyo and Mono counties. To receive KRC services, a person must have a developmental disability. This may include an intellectual disability, epilepsy, cerebral palsy or autism with major disabling conditions related to their developmental disability. KRC also provides services and supports for infants and toddlers up to age 3 with developmental delays and/or certain risk conditions. KRC’s services are based on the person’s needs. They are intended to make the most of their independence and quality of life. KRC services include: ● Free diagnosis and screening for KRC services. ● Help with planning and accessing needed services and resources. ● Case management services and early intervention services. ● Self Determination Program. ● Foster Grandparent Program. ● Respite and supported living services. ● Supported job/day program for adults, housing placement and more. To learn more, visit kernrc.org. You can call KRC at 661-327-8531. Source: Kern Regional Center TO LEARN MORE, talk to your child’s primary care provider or call the Kern County CCS program at 661-868-0504.
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