What is Family SHADE?
Connecting Children with Special Healthcare Needs with Community Resources.
Family SHADE, the Family Support and Healthcare Alliance Delaware: A community dedicated to supporting families of children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.
Learn MoreUpcoming Events
Hosted By: Delaware Family Voices at 11AM EST
on August 8, September 12th, October 10th & November 14th.
A forum where parents/caregivers have the opportunity to ask questions and/or discuss issues they are having with their Medicaid MCO (Highmark Health Options or AmeriHealth Caritas). During the call MCO’s and Medicaid representatives, along with other partner organizations can help problem solve with you.
MCO call offered in English and Spanish language.
For more information or to get registered head to our Events and Activities page!
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Resource Database
Explore this extensive, searchable database of Delaware resources for CYSHCN and their families.
What’s New
- Understanding Newborn Screening event scheduled for Aug. 8th
- Delaware School for the Deaf event scheduled for Aug. 22nd
- Equity in the Classroom for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children and Youth event scheduled for Aug. 23rd
Mini-grant applications for 2023 are now closed. Stay tuned for the announcement of our 2023 Family SHADE mini-grantees!