Philadelphia’s Health Intervention Program for Families (HIP) provides home visiting and other support to families with infants and children (0-21) who have special health care needs.
Children with special health care needs (CSHCN) are children who have or are at increased risk for chronic physical, emotional, behavioral and developmental health conditions. The medical and social needs of CSHCN often require a high degree of support.
Services
advocacy and referral
service system negotiation
case management and counseling
HIP teams may include nurses, social workers and parent professionals.
Providers
Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Serving North and North Central Philadelphia
215-763-8870 ext. 1909
Health Promotion Council
Serving South, West and Southwest, Center City and parts of North and Northeast Philadelphia
267-765-2307
LaSalle University Neighborhood Nursing Center
Serving Northwest and parts of North and Northeast Philadelphia
215-951-5034
