EO: 56 Tennessee Birth Defects Surveillance System

Resources:

CHANT (COMMUNITY HEALTH ACCESS AND NAVIGATION IN TENNESSEE)      

Available for eligible individuals from birth-age 21.

Provides care coordination/assistance in navigating the health and social service needs of qualifying families and individuals for various programs. Referrals are accepted from all medical providers and social service agencies.   Self-referrals to CHANT are also accepted.

https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/fhw/early-childhood-program/chant.html

Online referrals:

https://stateoftennessee-cvlyz.formstack.com/forms/chant_referral_form

Program phone number: (615) 532-8192

CSS (CHILDREN'S SPECIAL SERVICES)

Provides medical care for eligible children with physical disabilities from birth to 21 years of age. Eligibility is determined by: residency, income, age and diagnosis.      

The program consists of two components:   Care coordination and

Reimbursement of medical services as a payor of last resort.

CSS provides: case management, referrals, community resources, collaboration with schools, MCOs and other agencies, transition planning, medical equipment, assistive technology, supplies, prescription assistance, therapies, screening/evaluations, and support services for families (medical and non-medical needs)

Referrals can be made through CHANT.

Program phone number: (615) 741-7353

For more information: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/mch-cyshcn/mch-cyshcn-css.html

 

FAMILY VOICES OF TENNESSEE

A program of the TN Disability Coalition.

Provides emotional and educational support to the families of children with special healthcare needs, chronic illnesses or disabilities.      

Connects families to community resources.      

Shares first-hand experience and tips.      

Makes referrals to outside agencies.      

Provides assistance in navigating the healthcare system.

Connects parents/families in peer networks.

For more information: https://www.familyvoicestn.org/

Online referrals:

https://familyvoicestn.org/get-connected/

Program phone number: (615)383-9442

Email: familyvoices@tndisability.org

TEIS (TN EARLY INTERVENTION

SERVICES)  

Available for eligible children from birth to age 3 and beyond.

Provides services and referrals for children who have disabilities or other developmental delays (refer to qualifying diagnosis list).

Supports families in helping their child’s development.

Helps the child participate in family and community activities.

Encourages the active participation of the whole family in the child’s development.

Referral form can also be found in the MyTN app, available in any mobile app store.

For more information: https://www.tn.gov/didd/for-consumers/tennessee-early-intervention-system-teis.html

Diagnostic list and prematurity criteria: https://www.tn.gov/didd/for-consumers/tennessee-early-intervention-system-teis/eligibility-information.html

Online referrals: https://stateoftennessee-cvlyz.formstack.com/forms/teis_referral

Referral phone number: (800) 852-7157

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