The Pennsylvania
Ventilator Assisted Children's
Home Program

The Pennsylvania Ventilator Assisted Children's Home Program promotes high quality, cost-effective care of the ventilator assisted child in the home and supports the family in coping with this extraordinary endeavor.

The VACHP is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Since 1979 the Department of Health program has provided advocacy and case management for more than 500 infants and children and their families.

Here is a quick overview of what is in store for you:

Who We Are: Learn more about our staff, their roles, and how to contact us.

Services: Read about the services we provide and who is eligible for them.

VACHP Application: Download a VACHP Application to mail or fax to the main office.

Respite: Get great information about respite care, read the latest Home Vent Respite Newsletter, or download and print respite forms.

Resources: Many great links and numbers to agencies and organizations that help families with special needs children.

Newsletters: View and print our quarterly newsletter.

Special Events Calendar: Learn about special events and programs that may be of interest to your family.

Supply Closet: Learn about free supplies and equipment that other families have donated. Also post information on equipment that you would like to sell.

Classified Ads: Need an in-home nurse? Check out our classified ads.