Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH): The Pennsylvania DOH is an agency of the government of PA responsible for public health issues. It works to support and improve the health and safety of people in PA through disease prevention, access to care, quality management, and community engagement.
PA Department of Health
Newborn Screening Program: The newborn screening program is completed for every newborn infant to test for conditions that can cause serious illness, developmental delays, and even death if not detected in the first few weeks of life. Newborn Screening FAQs and Newborn Screening Program
Zero to THREE : Zero to Three works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the family and community connections critical to their well-being and development. Healthy connections help build babies’ brains. They provide resources for parents as well as expected milestones. ZERO TO THREE
Services for Persons with Disabilities: Within the department of human services, there are services for persons with disabilities. This includes in-home care services, voting accommodations, and employment services. The services vary by county, but they have contact information for every county to learn what services are in your area. Services for Persons with Disabilities
Disability Rights Pennsylvania (DRP): This organization is dedicated to providing Pennsylvanians with disabilities answers to questions or supports. They work to improve disability service and social systems, ensure civil rights, empower the community, and provide technical and training assistance. They also provide a number of self-advocacy guides. Disability Rights Pennsylvania
Early Intervention: The PA Department of Education is a dedicated team of educators, specialists, administrators, communicators, and collaborators whose mission is to provide each learner with a strong foundation for his or her future. They provide information on what early intervention is and how to apply for it. PA Early Intervention
PA’s Promise for Children: The PA Promise for Children provides information on early intervention and how to get connected to these services. They also provide information on developmental milestones, the Infant Early Learning GPS, and community inclusion for children with disabilities. PA’s Promise for Children
Maternal and Child Health Bureau: The Maternal and Child Health Bureau strives to support women and children in their health needs. Their goal is to reduce inequities and improve health outcomes. They also provide resources and programs for children and adolescent health as well as family planning and reproductive health. Maternal and Child Health Bureau
PA Medicaid: The department of human services provides information on medical assistance (Medicaid) and how to apply. The site provides services that may be available whether or not you are eligible and information on providers that accept MA patients. They help connect people and families to low cost or health care. PA Medicaid
PA Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP): This organization provides health care to uninsured children up to the age of 19 who are not insured. This organization helps provide children and their parents the resources for applying for health care. This support includes doctor visits, hospital visits, dental and vision care, transportation, and more. PA CHIP
Special Kids Network (SKN): The SKN hotline helps families and providers access local services and supports for children and youth with special health care needs. These services can include education, transportation, child care, medical assistance programs, and many more. Special Kids Network
The Peal Center: The Peal Center works to educate and empower families to ensure their children with disabilities and special health care needs lead rich and active lives. They provide events and training, resource specialists, and various resources for families. The Peal Center
