Resources for Families:

Having a child who is ventilator assisted can be emotionally, physically and financially draining for the entire family.

Below is a list of topics that will link you to information on resources and agencies that other families have found helpful.

Other sources of help include the organizations and agencies listed in the Blue Pages of your local telephone book, and the social worker or case manager at your child's treatment center.

Please e-mail us at info@kidshome-vent.org if you know of other useful resources, or if you have problems accessing the Internet links.

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

PA Physician Practices for Kids with Special Needs

Medical

Nursing

Long-Term Care Facilities/Respite Care Facilities

Medical Day Care Facilities

Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

Legal and Advocacy Issues

Financial/Insurance/Utilities

Educational/Transition Issues

Recreational and Camps

Support

Parenting a Child with Special Needs

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