Children's Initiatives

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School-Based Care

School-based programs provide nursing and behavioral health support for over 200,000 youth in Central Indiana.

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Car Seat Program

Free car seats offered to parents in need are offered at all of Community’s hospitals.

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Youth Grief

Youth grief education and support services for youth and teens struggling with the death of a loved one.

Supporting Children

From bandages to broken bones to bronchitis, Community is equipped with the finest physicians, nurses and other caregivers who specialize in pediatric services. Thanks to donor support, Community is also providing enhanced care for some of our youngest patients and their families as they journey on a pathway to health.

  • Community’s commitment to children extends far beyond our hospital walls. That’s why donors support a free car seat program for parents in need when they leave our hospitals following birth, sickness or a car accident.
  • Community Health Network’s school-based programs cover a wide range of needs, including nursing and behavioral health support, for over 200,000 youth across Central Indiana, at more than 155 public and charter schools. With a focus on health and wellness, our nurses and therapists are compassionate caregivers working to improve a child’s ability to learn. Funding for these important programs will help youth with grief education, behavioral health therapy, crisis intervention, basis healthcare needs and parenting classes.

School-Based Nurse Program

From everyday scrapes and bruises on the playground to managing chronic illnesses like asthma and diabetes, 250 Community caregivers offer nursing support in 144 school-based clinics. Community nurses respond to any health emergency or need within the school building and offer support for students. Nurses treat injuries, allergies and seizures in addition to providing both preventive care and referrals to additional care when needed. Their work ensures a 97.28 percent return to classroom rate for students who come to them for care. Donors may also support a student assistance fund, which consists of dollars Community school nurses may use to support students’ basic needs — such as purchasing glasses, warm clothing, lice kits — or needs caused by unforeseen circumstances.

School-Based Behavioral Healthcare

Community’s school-based behavioral health program enables families to access services within a school’s supportive environment while providing a unique, innovative approach to individual, group and family therapy through strength-based, family-focused care. School-based services assist children and their families with learning, improving interpersonal and relationship skills and becoming productive members of their community. In addition to therapy, services include screening and assessment, case management, training, crisis intervention, and medication management.

How We Support School Health Programs

Learn more about ways we support health in schools in the video.

Ciara's Story of Life as a School Nurse

When a fever spikes or a knee suffers a scrape on the playground, Community’s nurses are there to provide exceptional care in the time of need.

Ciara is one of those school nurses. Born at Community Hospital North and raised in Lawrence Township, Ciara is now giving back to her community through her work.

You can help support the health and well-being of kids in our communities.

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