Technology Assisted Children's Home Program

Please Join TACHP on 3/18/2026 for our next quarterly Eastern PA Special Needs Association (EPSNA) presentation over ZOOM. We are so excited to share information on Immunizations from Dr. Lori Handy from CHOP's Vaccine Education Center. We look forward to having you join us 💙 Link in the Comments

Please Join TACHP and our Friends from PA Health Law Project, CLS and PHAN for this important information.
No need to register in advance - Join us via the Link (in comments) on Dec 9th at 9am. Hope to see you there

Please Join Us NEXT WEEK as we present the latest Eastern PA Special Needs Association (EPSNA) meeting via Zoom. This FREE session is all about Caring for the Caregiver. No need to pre-register just click the link to join us. LINK IN COMMENTS

From our Friends at PA AAP - Please, share this information far and wide.

Su***de can have a long-lasting effect on individuals such as family, friends, and communities. Children and adolescents may have a difficult time with their emotions that are strong as depression and anxiety. Overwhelming feelings can make them confused and worried, unsure of what's going on. Being available to talk or offer help can fix the confusion and help understand what the feeling is. Mental health in children and adolescents can affect them on their school work, hobbies, and future ways of understanding their feelings.

Being there for your child is the first step, listen when they are struggling or needing help. When a child is showing signs of suicidal thoughts or their mental health is deteriorating, it is important to bring them to their doctor. This can help prevent su***de or thoughts of su***de by giving them the help they need. Talking to a teacher or school counselor on the best ways to help them can give children another support system.

This is a crucial time to be there for children and adolescents as it shows that there is support in the world. Be aware of those around you even if they don't show signs of declining mental health or suicidal thoughts or feelings.

Be aware, listen, advocate, reach out, and support those who are struggling. We are here to support children in this time of need.

Additional Resources:
▪️https://zerosu***de.edc.org/toolkit
▪️https://www.nimh.nih.gov/get-involved/digital-shareables/shareable-resources-on-su***de-prevention
▪️https://www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/su***de-prevention-month/toolkit

Please, see this upcoming training for School Nurses specifically focused on Epilepsy from our Friends at EFEPA !

Join us next Tuesday for our webinar “Epilepsy in School: Training for School Nurses”, hosted by our Director of Greater Philadelphia & Multicultural Outreach, Janette Locke!

Our school nurses will learn about new updates for epilepsy care in school such as new seizure classifications, seizure first-aid, and latest treatments and devices for their students with epilepsy. We will also discuss the social, psychological, and cognitive impacts that can arise from a student that suffers with epilepsy.

To learn more register at our link below.

 https://tinyurl.com/EFEPANurseSept25

Please, note intake will reopen on 9/29/25 from our Friends at Disability Rights PA.

Our live intake will be closed next week from September 22- September 26, 2025. It will reopen on September 29, 2025, at 9am.

You can access the resources on our website for self-advocacy assistance and file a grievance using our online grievance form at any time. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
https://www.disabilityrightspa.org/resources/

If this is an urgent situation involving abuse or neglect, contact emergency services including Adult Protective Services for an adult age 18 or older or ChildLine for youth under age 18.

Adult Protective Services:
- https://bit.ly/42yQVUh
- 1-800-490-8505

ChildLine:
- https://bit.ly/3EBQi49
- 1-800-932-0313

Please, check out these amazing opportunities offered by our friends at Firstup.org and Elwyn - these activities are FREE and scheduled for this week in Philadelphia County. Please, feel free to check them out and pass along to all who can benefit !

Please Join our Friends at UCP Central PA for an Afternoon of Fall Fun !

Don't forget to register for our Fall Fun Fair sponsored by UCP Central PA- EI and Family Support Services! With games and crafts for kids and resources for parents looking for additional support and opportunities for children, there's something for everyone! Scan the QR Code or click the link to sign up!
https://shorturl.at/G05s2

⏰ Reminder to families - Social Security will stop issuing paper checks after September 30, 2025. More info on how to set up electronic payments is available on their website.

Starting September 30, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will no longer issue paper checks for benefit payments.

📌If you still receive a paper check from social security, you should be receiving a notice to explain the upcoming change.

📌All benefits checks will also include an insert explaining the steps to transition to electronic payments.

For more information, see this announcement from the Social Security Administration:
https://blog.ssa.gov/social-security-to-fully-transition-to-electronic-payments/

Meghann from TACHP and Michelle from SafeCare were representing Health Promotion Council of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Inc. at St. Christopher's Back to School Carnival! We had a blast meeting so many wonderful families and connecting with some of our favorite fellow advocacy orgs. (Special thanks to the DJ for spinning some tunes from our generation! 😉)

FYI - Medicaid renewal paperwork is now coming in a pink envelope to make it easier to spot! 👀

To make it easier to recognize the arrival of your Medicaid renewal packet in the mail, DHS has started using large pink envelopes to send out renewal packets. Watch for a large PINK envelope in the mail (like the photo) and submit your renewal online using COMPASS or bring it to your local county assistance office by the due date listed on your packet.

TIP: When dropping off paperwork in person, be sure to ask for a time-stamped receipt to show what you dropped off.