Child Health Specialty Clinics

Child Health Specialty Clinics (CHSC) serves Iowa children and youth (from birth through 21 years of age) who have or are at risk of having a special health care need. These can include chronic conditions like asthma or diabetes, behavioral or developmental disorders like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or autism and more complex medical needs like spina bifida.

CHSC provides

Family to Family Support-individual problem solving and emotional support as you care for your child.
Care Coordination-help access the care your child needs.
Clinical Services-gap filling clinical services and access to pediatric specialty providers.
Systems Building-build partnerships and expand community based services and supports for families.

Categories : Disability Services, Family Services, Health Services, Mental Health Services, Youth Services

Phone Number : 515.955.8326

Address : Physicians Office Building West, 804 Kenyon Rd, Suite G

Website : www.chsciowa.org

Contact Person : Megan Sprecher

Contact Email : megan-sprecher@uiowa.edu

Hours/Days of Operation : Monday - Thursday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Services : Austism Program, Care For Children With Special Needs, Disability Services, Early ACCESS Service Coordination, Education, Emotional Support and Care Coordination with Local Agencies and Providers, Family to Family Support, Healthcare and Transitional Services and Support, Home Visits, IEP (Individualized Education Plan), IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan), Immunizations, Problem Solving, Spanish Interpretor, Special Needs Assistance, Telehealth, Transportation

Is transportation for clients provided? No

Is the facility handicapped accessible? Yes

Access to bi-lingual translation? Yes

Who is served? Infants/Pre-K,Youth (K-12),Young Adults

Referral/Registration Process : Call office,Referral (i.e. by teacher/counselor/agency),Parent/guardian request

Fee/Payment Methods : Other

Other Fee/Payment Methods : No family is refused services due to inability to pay