Reaching Children: Building Systems of Care

SCHIP Outreach Program

The State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), implemented in 1997, helps states expand health care coverage to the Nation's uninsured children. Pediatricians can play a critical role in SCHIP outreach and enrollment. The Reaching Children: Building Systems of Care Program provided a unique opportunity for pediatricians and other health care professionals to implement grassroots partnership initiatives to improve enrollment of uninsured children within their communities.

The Reaching Children: Building Systems of Care Program, supported by the Maternal and Children Health Bureau, funded 14 partnership initiatives in 2001 and 2002. These initiatives provided distinct examples of ways pediatricians can successfully reach uninsured families. Projects focused on improving enrollment of uninsured children within their communities and educating health care professionals regarding SCHIP. Projects aimed to improve access to medical homes for SCHIP-eligible children through increased provider knowledge and participation.

This Web site provides descriptions of the 14 funded projects and resources developed by project staff and the grantees. For more information about these activities and resources contact Jean Davis, MPP at 800/433-9016 Ext. 4080 or at jdavis@aap.org.