NAC serves as a Care Management Agency as part of the New York State Medicaid Health Home Program. With a team of Master’s level Care Managers, NAC’s Champions for Children’s Health (C4CH) program offers individualized case management and care coordination to children up to age 21 who have significant medical, developmental and behavioral health needs.

Champions for Children’s Health is a family-centered, voluntary healthcare service for NAC families and is completely separate from the Child Welfare System.

NAC’s Care Managers ensure seamless coordination, communication, and collaboration of all medical, mental health, and social services for children and families enrolled in the program. These services ensure children are getting the best early and coordinated care possible to prevent crises and hospitalizations later.

Care Managers work one-on-one with children and their families. They ensure that all of the providers involved in the child’s care communicate with one another and collaborate in the development of a Plan of Care, tailored to meet the child’s unique medical, mental health and social service needs. Children and their families receive assistance with service referrals, scheduling and attending appointments as well as treatment compliance and follow up. The Care Manager offers individualized support and advocacy for the child and family and assists with transitions from hospitalization. The Care Manager will also assist in navigating the complex healthcare, education and social service systems.

• Seamless coordination of medical, mental health and social services into one simple plan.
• Referrals to healthcare and social service providers and agencies.
• Individualized support for you and your child, particularly in times of need or crisis.
• Care during transitions from hospitalization and other settings.
• Educational support and advocacy
• HCBS Home Care Based Services

Health Home care management services are available to:

• Eligible Medicaid beneficiaries citywide
• Children up to age 21 who have significant medical, developmental and behavioral health needs

Referrals are accepted. Please contact us at C4CH@nackidscan.org.

Providing ongoing, comprehensive support remains a priority at NAC. Champions for Children’s Health participants are also eligible for the following programs: Learn about the other programs and supports available to all families receiving services at NAC

• Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS)
• Mental Health Clinic
• Medical Clinic
• Autism Center
• Educational Advocacy & Tutoring
• College Bound Program
• Youth Development & Mentoring Programs
• Recreational Services
• Food Bank
• Safe Haven LGBTQI+ Support