Family Partnership 

History

The Family Partnership was formed by Special Health Care Needs (SHCN), of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, to enhance the relationship between SHCN and the families they serve. The Family Partnership also provides support and information to these families and an opportunity for families of individuals with special health care needs to connect with each other.

Members

The Family Partnership members include individuals with special health care needs, as well as, parents, family members or legal guardians. The Partnership has three professional Family Partners who share responsibility for each of SHCN's service areas. The Family Partners are parents of special needs individuals served by SHCN. In addition to providing information and resources to local members, they serve as the Partnership's contact person for their designated areas. They plan, schedule, and facilitate the Family Partnership meetings.

Family Partnership is a project for Missouri families of special needs individuals. The project is funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau Title V Block Grant and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Special Health Care Needs and is achieved by means of an agreement with the Miller County Health Center.