Partners in Health; Monadnock Developmental Services

Partners in Health
A community of support for families of children
with chronic health conditions.

Who We Are
New Hampshire Partners in Health is a community-based family support program designed to address the needs of families who have children with chronic health conditions.

Directed by family concerns and maintaining a family-centered approach, we work within the family and child community to facilitate and enhance the care and services needed by the family.

Partners in Health works with schools, medical providers, churches, social services and other community organizations to create a setting that will enhance a family's quality of life.

Who We Serve
Families of children from birth to 21 with a chronic health condition that is:
* certified by a physician
* expected to last 6 months or more
* affecting daily life.

Examples Of Diagnosis

Autoimmune deficiencies
Diabetes
Repiratory diseases
Heart conditions
Cancer
Leukemia
Genetic disorders
Intestinal diseases
Muscular disorders
Bone diseases
Neurological diseases
Rare diseases

Areas Of Assistance
Services are tailored to each family's individual needs but can include

Referral to related resources
Referral to grant or loan programs
Parent support
Family activities
Medical or educational equipment
Respite
Discussion groups and meetings

Family Council
A group of parents and family members who have children with a chronic health condition that meet regularly to discuss related issues and share personal experiences. The Council assists the Coordinator in developing projects and/or activities that will benefit families in the region who have children with chronic health care needs.

How to contact us
You may call the Partners in Health directly (603 352-1304) or you may ask a service provider, such as your doctor, to contact the support coordinator for you.

You can also access the New Hampshire office at 800-656-3333 or visit the statewide website of Partners in Health.

What happens next
The coordinator meets with the family to identify the families needs. The coordinator will:

Connect the family with appropriate services and programs.
Network informational services.
Represent the family to schools, insurance companies, medical companies and employers.
Arrange for special needs during hospital stays