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Continuum of Care for Emotionally Disturbed Children FAQs
(Separate Website)
By: Governor's Office - Continuum of Care for Emotionally Disturbed Children
Divorce
(Separate Website)
Lawline FAQ: In South Carolina there are 5 grounds of legal reasons for divorce. They are 1) separation of spouses for at least 1 year (the so-called "no fault" divorce); 2) adultery; 3) physical cruelty; 4) habitual drunkenness (including habitual use of narcotic drugs and 5) desertion for a period of one year. Mental cruelty and incompatibility are not grounds for divorce in South Carolina.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Families and Health
(Separate Website)
As your family grows, you encounter new health care challenges. Here you’ll find articles to help you make the most of your health insurance and obtain the best possible medical care for the whole family.
By: National Health Law Program (HealthCareCoach.com)
Farmworkers and Maternal and Child Health
(Separate Website)
This web page contains basis information and statistics about maternal and child health and child care for farmworkers.
By: National Center for Farmworker Health
General Health Topics: Healthfinder.gov
(Separate Website)
Healthfinder is an award-winning Federal Web site for consumers, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services together with other Federal agencies. Since 1997, Healthfinder has been recognized as a key resource for finding the best government and nonprofit health and human services information on the Internet. Healthfinder links to carefully selected information and Web sites from over 1,500 health-related organizations.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Guide to Choosing a Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Card
(Separate Website)
This booklet provides information about the new Medicare-approved drug discount cards including who can get a card, how they work, and how to choose the best card for you.
By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Health Care and Managing Changes
(Separate Website)
Whether you’re changing jobs, having a baby, or helping a parent, you can’t afford to lose your access to good medical care. Here you’ll find articles to help you manage these transitions.
By: National Health Law Program (HealthCareCoach.com)
Health Information in Asian Languages
(Separate Website)
These pages contain health information in English and the following languages: Cambodian/Khmer, Chinese, Hmong, Korean, Laotian, Thai, and Vietnamese.
By: Tufts University
Health Services Questions and Answers
(Separate Website)
This document discusses the major federal, state and private health insurance programs and important laws designed to help people receive the care they need.
By: National Health Law Program (NHeLP)
JustChildren Parents' Manual
(Separate Website)
This handbook is designed to give parents a general understanding of their children's rights to receive financial assistance, medical assistance, and educational services. The handbook also explains a child's rights in relation to disciplinary actions at school, encounters with the police, and confinement in detention facilities.
By: American Bar Association
Sample Section 504 Plan and Health Care Plan for a Child with Diabetes
(Separate Website)
This web site contains a sample Section 504 Plan and Health Care Plan detailing typical medical and academic needs of a child with diabetes at school. The Plan outlines the responsibilities of the student, parents/guardians, and the school. The Health Care Plan sets out the student's specific medical needs as determined by his/her health care team. Ideally, these documents are developed as a result of a cooperative effort involving the family, the child's health care team, and the school/school district.
By: Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund
The Law of Personal Injury
(Separate Website)
Personal injury law, also known as tort law, is designed to protect you if you or your property is injured or harmed because of someone else's act or failure to act. In a successful tort action, the one who caused the injury or harm compensates the one who suffered the losses. This web site contains information about: (1) Personal Injury Claims, (2) Negligence, (3) Medical Malpractice, and (4) Product Liability.
By: American Bar Association
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