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*CCS California Children Services 30 Van Ness, Suite 210 San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 575-5700(415) 575-5790 FAX< |
Ages 0-21 | Open to children under the age
of 21 who have a serious medical condition that is eligible for care under
CCS, and whose family income is less than $40,000/year or whose out-of-pocket
medical expenses for the eligible child will exceed 20% of income. Eligible conditions include (but are not limited to): • birth defects (such as congenital heart diseases), • chronic illnesses (such as cystic fibrosis), • malignancies, and • certain serious injuries and physical disabilities Please note: Income limits do not apply to services provided by CCS Medical Therapy Unit (see below). |
• Diagnostic
evaluation for eligible children suspected of having one of the CCS eligible
medical conditions; • Treatment services for the handicapping condition, including physician services, hospital & surgical care, physical and occupational therapy, laboratory tests, x-rays, appliances, equipment and other needed services • Medical case management, which includes referrals to specialists and centers; follow-up with others involved in care; transferring medical records, locating new facilities and services when family moves |
| CCS-MTU California Children Services -- Medical Therapy Unit 1595 Quintara Street San Francisco, CA 94116 (415) 759-2919 (415) 759-2898 FAX |
0-21 | Physical and occupational therapy is provided for children with physical handicaps who have a medical need for these services. Income limits do not apply. | Physical and occupational therapy is provided in medical therapy units located in public schools for children with physical handicaps who have a medical need for these services |
| California
Department of Rehabilitation 185 Berry Street, Lobby 7, Room 189 San Francisco, CA 94107 (415) 904-7100 (415) 597-5810 (FAX) |
Working age, with some programs for high school students | Individual must have a physical or mental disability that substantially impedes employment; or individual needs vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in or retain gainful employment. Recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Supplemental Security Disability Income (SSDI) are usually considered eligible, unless their disability is so severe that they cannot work. | Services may include: • Evaluation • Counseling and guidance • Medical and hospital care • Job training • Maintenance payments • Transportation • Services to family members • Interpreter and reader service • Aids and devices, including assistive technology • Tools and equipment; • Recruitment and training services; • Job placement and follow-up • Occupational licenses or permits • Other services as needed |
| CHDP Child Health and Disability Prevention Program 30 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 210 San Francisco, CA 94102 (415)575-5700 (415) 575-5790 FAX |
0-21 | Persons under 21 years of age who are eligible for Medi-Cal | Provides
early and periodic screening, diagnosis and referral for potentially handicapping
conditions for children and youths.
Provides funding for • Periodic preventive health assessments • Immunizations • Vision/hearing • Lead tests • Lab tests • Health education and anticipatory guidance |
| *GGRC Golden Gate Regional Center 875 Stevenson Street - 6th Floor San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 546-9222 (415) 546-9203 FAX |
Ages 0-3 |
• Infants and toddlers with a delay in
at least one area of development • Infants and toddlers with established conditions know to cause disability/delay • Infants and toddlers who are at high risk of experiencing developmental delay |
Services include but are not limited
to: • Assistive technology devices and services • Audiology services • Family training, counseling and home visits • Health services necessary to enable the infant or toddler to benefit from other early intervention services • Medical services for diagnostic evaluation purposes only • Nursing services • Nutrition services • Occupational therapy • Physical therapy • Psychological services • Respite services • Service coordination services • Social work services • Special instruction services • Speech and language services • Transportation and elated costs; • Vision services |
| GGRC - Golden Gate Regional Center (continued) | Ages 3-21 | •
Individuals with developmental disabilities (including mental retardation,
cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and other conditions which are related
to mental retardation or require treatment similar to that of mental retardation) • Individuals at high risk of giving birth to a child with a developmental disability • The disability began prior to age 18 • The disability is likely to continue indefinitely • The disability is substantially handicapping for the individual |
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wide variety of services, including the above list and •
In-home respite care • Out-of-home respite • Residential care • Parent training and behavior modification • Adult day programs • Transportation • Adaptive equipment • Supported living services |
| HRIIC High Risk Infant Interagency Counci 2601 Mission St.Suite 606 San Francisco, CA 94110 (415) 206-7742 (415) 282-1226 FAX |
0 - 5 | Children with special health care needs, ages birth through five, who have or are at increased risk for chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional conditions and who also require health and related services of a type or amount beyond that required by children generally. |
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Table: Multi-Agency
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| IHSS In Home Supportive Services San Francisco Department of Human Services 939 Market Street, #550 San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 243-4477 (415) 243-4407 |
Adult (over 18) | Residents of San Francisco who are living in their own home, who are US citizens or are otherwise eligible to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Clients must be low income and possess limited financial resources. However, elder or disabled adults who have more than the maximum amount of financial assets allowed for free IHSS services may still receive benefits for a "share of costs," based on their income and assets. | Provides IHSS home help workers
to assist individuals • With household chores like cleaning, laundry, shopping, cooking, washing dishes • With non-medical personal care, like bathing, grooming, feeding, dressing or toilet assistance • Under direction of a licensed health care professional, can arrange for paramedical services or provide transportation to and from medical or other necessary appointments. |
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Medi-Cal 1440 Harrison Street San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 558-1955 |
All ages | Among
those who qualify for Medi-Cal are • Children 0-21 whose families income meets federal guidelines • Children who qualify for institutional deeming* or other Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waivers (*Children who have been institutionally deemed who are approved for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) waiver are those who are under the age of eighteen, living at home, not currently eligible for zero-share of cost Medi-Cal and who meet the target criteria set forth in the DDS waiver) • Individuals who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) • Individuals who are blind or disabled |
Full
Scope Medi-Cal services include • Medical office visits • Hospitalization • Dental and vision care • Prescription medicines • Mental health and substance abuse services • Medical testing |
| San
Francisco Department of Public Health: San Francisco Community Behavioral Health Services (CBHS) 1380 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 255-3400 |
All ages | Individuals who meet specific criterion, including Diagnostic and Statistical Manual definition for psychiatric, behavioral disorders, and certain specified behavioral patterns. | Services
may include • Psychiatric in-patient and long term care services; • Psychiatric diagnosis and adjustment • 24-hour crisis counseling; • Medication; • Mental health rehabilitative services; • Youth and children services may include day treatment services. |
| San
Francisco Department of Public Health: Public Health Nursing c/o San Francisco Department of Public Health Health Centers (415) 206-8000 at San Francisco General Hospital |
All ages | Resident of San Francisco | In
home services, including • Assessments • Parent education and training • Case management |
| *SFUSD San Francisco Unified School District Special Education Services 750 - 25th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94121 (415) 379-7656 (415) 750-8690 FAX |
Ages 0-3 | Same eligibility as Golden Gate Regional Center.Also responsible for children with a sole low incidence disability which includes a visual, hearing or orthopedic impairment or any combination thereof. | Same as Golden Gate Regional Center for children 0-36 months |
| Ages 3-21 | Defined
as having a disability • Autism • Deaf-blindness • Hearing Impairment • Mental Retardation • Multiple Disabilities • Orthopedic Impairment • Other Health Impairment • Emotional Disturbance • Specific Learning Disabilities • Speech & Language Impairment • Traumatic Brain Injury • Established Medical Disability • Needs specifically designed instruction • Needs cannot be met with modification of the regular environment |
Mandated
to provide special education and related services: Related services include • Audiology • Assistive technology • Counseling • Early Identification • Medical services (related to identifying needs) • Occupational therapy • Parent counseling & training • Physical therapy • Psychological services • Recreation • School health services • Social work services • Speech pathology • Transportation |
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Social Security Administration (800) 772-1213 |
All ages | Program provides benefits to persons with disabilities. For purposes of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability is defined as "a condition that prevents a person from engaging in substantial gainful activity because of a mental or physical impairment that has lasted or can last for at least 12 consecutive months." |
Services include • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides benefits (monthly payments) • Children who receive SSI are also eligible for Medi-Cal. |
| *Support
for Families of Children with Disabilities c/o Open Gate 2601 Mission Street, Suite 300 San Francisco, CA 94110 (415) 920-5040 (415) 920-5099 FAX |
0-22 | Open to families of children with special health care needs, and to the professionals who work with them. | Information,
education and parent to parent support through the following services: • Phone line and drop-in at Open Gate • Lending library • Support groups • Parent mentor program • Parent/Professional workshops • Clinics • Individualized Education Program Workshops • Parent Teams/Community Outreach • Family Links to mental health • Child Care Inclusion Challenge project • Newsletter |
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