The Family-to-Family Health Information Center provides a central source for families of children and young adults with disabilities to obtain support, advocacy, and information about the health care system and other services that are mandated by law.
Emergency Medical Record
Small card with plastic case to be filled out with personal and medical information to aid in an emergency situation. Free for Minnesota parents of children with a disabilities, one per child. 2010.
$1.50 |
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Laminated Family-To-Family Health Information Center Flyer
Display in magazine racks in clinic waiting rooms, hospitals and organizations that serve children with disabilities and/or special health care needs. Provides information about services offered through the health information center and how the center can help you. 2011.
$2 |
12+ copies, $1.50 each
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Brochures
PACER’s Family-to-Family Health Information Center (F2F HIC)
Provides information about services offered through the health information center and how the center can help you. 2011.
FREE |
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The Medical Home Principle - brochure
Provides information working with health care professionals to create a family-centered, coordinated care approach for children and young adults with special health care needs or disabilities. 2010.
FREE |
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Books
Possibilities: A Financial Resource for Parents of Children with Disabilities
a booklet first published in 2004 by the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) and PACER, has been revamped and expanded in an online format. This guide offers tips and information on organizing financial records, managing money, dealing with debt, preparing income taxes, saving for college, preparing youth for adult employment, and more. Each section includes links to additional resources. 2011
FREE |
Online Only
| WEB-1
Working with Doctors: A Parent's Guide to Navigating the Health System
Created to help parents become effective advocates for their children in the health care system. It focuses on communication skills with medial professionals, maintaining records, and other important issues. See Translations for Hmong and Spanish. 2003.
$8 |
10+ copies, $6 each
| HIAC-h11
Handouts
Free to Download
| $1.50 per request | 10+ copies, $.50 each