Kern Family Health Care | Family Health | Summer 2023

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. To learn more, talk to your child’s PCP or call the Kern County CCS Program at 661-868-0504. 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 that provides supports and case management services to individuals with developmental disabilities residing in Kern, Inyo and Mono counties. To receive KRC services, a person must have a developmental disability, such as intellectual disability, epilepsy, cerebral palsy or autism, with substantial handicapping conditions related to their developmental disability. KRC also provides services and supports for infants and toddlers up to age 3 who demonstrate developmental delays and/or have established risk conditions. KRC’s services are based on the individual’s needs and intended to maximize their independence, full potential, and quality of life. KRC services include: y Free diagnosis and assessment of eligibility. y Help with planning and accessing services and resources. y Case management services, early intervention services, respite, supported employment/day program for adults, residential placement and more. To find out more information, call KRC at 661-327-8531 or visit kernrc.org. Source: Kern Regional Center FAMILY HEALTH 5

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