The purpose of this document is to provide information and guidance to Child Find teams regarding the child identification process for children birth through five years old in Colorado. The information provided in this compendium is intended to guide Child Find practices in a way that meets the law, is evidence-based, and is best practice for young children and families.
The Colorado Medical Home Initiative is a systems-building effort to promote quality health care systems for all children in Colorado. Bringing together a group of more than 40 people representing various agencies, families, hospitals, organizations and policy-makers, the Colorado Medical Home Initiative is dedicated to building a sustainable system that delivers quality health care for all children.
This guide identifies strategies and action steps to address Health Care Transition. The goal is for youth to move from school to work, from Pediatric to adult health care and from living at home to independent living. The challenge is to identify and access adult services, to develop age/ability-appropriate support systems, and maximize independence - insuring that elements of a Medical Home Approach are in place