| The leading cause of death and disability in children is Acquired Brain Injury. Millions of children in the United States have residual effects from a brain injury and require specialized services to return home, to school and to their communities. Brain Injury Services, Inc. recognized these special needs and adapted our Case Management Services to serve children and their families using a Family Centered approach to service delivery.
The Case Managers assess the needs of the child, their family and their communities and then assists the family and child to establish goals in several life areas. They then provide direction as these families navigate the hospital, school and other agencies that will be part of their lives for a while or permanently. The Case Manager identifies and coordinates assessments and treatment as well as offers support with IEP meetings and school re-entry. The Case Manager then assists the families to utilize these systems, advocate and receive the services they need and desire. The Case Manager will also provide education to other service providers and they offer ongoing education for teachers and others in the school system. The Case Manager will help establish Circles of Support around the child thus helping them to grow into adults who are functioning at the highest level possible. Ongoing monitoring and redefining goals and plans are essential in the Case Management process and this leads to goal attainment.
Children are not “little adults” and neither are their brains. They require specialized services and these interventions are ongoing and must be provided at the right time for the developmental stage that the brain may be impacting the child’s function. Families must be supported as they adjust to and manage the series of complex issues they face daily. Through Case Management, Support Groups, Community Partnerships and Education, The Pediatric Case Management Program helps children and families face the challenges of brain injury on a daily basis.
Eligibility:
A. The child must have a documented brain injury which occurred after birth and is non degenerative in nature.
B. The Family must give consent and be willing participants in Case Management.
C. The child is under the age of 18.
Cost of the program:
Case Management is provided at no charge. Other services are based on a sliding scale.
How to apply for services:
Contact the Pediatric Department at 703-451-8881.
Problems or Questions:
Contact Betsy Zeigler, Program Director of Children and
Adolescent Case Management Services, at 703-451-8881
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