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.

Philadelphia Office:
100 N. 20th Street
Suite 201
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-977-8830
215-977-8228 (FAX #)

Pittsburgh Office:
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
One Children's Hospital Drive
4401 Penn Avenue
AOB, 2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA  15224
1-877-KID-VENT

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. Please use our respite line when calling in respite hours.  Call our main number (215-977-8830) and then dial extension 2403.  You will then hear a recorded message directing you to leave your child's name, date of respite, number of hours and the name of the nurse providing the service.

Continuing Education: Excellent opportunities offered throughout the year for nurses and respiratory therapists to brush up on the intricacies of caring for ventilator dependent children. Coming soon...online CEU courses!

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.