Arizona Department of Health Services: Office for Chilren with Special Health Care Needs:Parent and Youth Advisors

Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs

Youth and families who have children with special health care needs work with OCSHCN staff to build a more family centered system of health care. Training and leadership development is a key component of this project. For more information, contact the Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs at (602) 542-1860.

father with daughter Families and youth are involved in various OCSHCN projects, as advisors, policy development, insuring "Family Friendly" language and processes.

Parent and Youth Leadership Curriculum [PDF 10.2 MB]

Spanish Version of Parent & Youth Leadership Curriculum:
Currículo para padres y jóvenes creado por los padres y jóvenes [PDF 12.07MB]

Below are some of the projects and programs utilizing the asset of parent and youth participation.

Community Development Initiative CDI	Raising Special Kids collaboration
Integrated Services for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Grant	OCSHCN Community Development
Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona	Arizona Community Action Teams

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