Current Programs
Family-Centered Care Programs
In addition to our ongoing research, the Hood Center for Families and Children supports several programs that provide family-centered care for children with chronic health conditions. These programs partner families with health care professionals to ensure open communication, shared decision-making, and mutual trust, in managing the health care needs of children and adolescents.
New Hampshire Partners in Health
This program assists families of children with chronic health conditions to help them obtain the information and resources necessary to effectively manage the chronic illness of their child.
Partners in Chronic Care
Partners in Chronic Care is working to develop and implement a new model of care coordination that will result in optimal outcomes in patient health, family satisfaction and cost efficiency. Based in a pediatric primary care offices, the program includes home visits for assessment; team meetings; development and implementation of care coordination plans; and outcome measurements. For more information, contact Beth.Pearson@dartmouth.edu.
Integrated Community Services
This program is designed to respond to the needs of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) within the State of New Hampshire by creating an integrated, community-based system of care. Integrated Care for New Hampshire CSHCN will provide a single-entrance point for participating pediatric and family practice providers and community health centers to access services and resources and build capacity and expertise to respond effectively to the needs of CSHCN. For more information, contact Beth.Pearson@dartmouth.edu.
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Family HIV Program
This program connects with communities to care for women, children, youth, and families affected by and at risk for HIV in Vermont and New Hampshire.
S.T.A.R. - Steps Toward Adult Responsibility Program
This program provides education and support for adolescents with chronic health conditions and their parents.
