Transition to Adulthood Resources
Helpful tips for transition
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Practice three sentences that describe your health condition.
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Carry the names and phone numbers of your doctors, medical conditions, medicines and allergies with you. MyHealth Passport, a resource that can help you keep all of this information in one place, can be found on pages 12-13 of the All About Me booklet (Todo sobre mí).
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If you have very complex medical needs, ask your doctor to fill out a Pediatric Emergency Form that you can use if you need urgent or emergency care from someone other than your regular doctor.
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If you need more information about your specific medical condition, ask your medical team or go to the webpage for the Children's Mercy clinic where you are seen.
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Parents Offering Parent Support (POPS) is a network of parent volunteers who mentor other parents through the challenges of their child's health condition.
All About Me
All About Me is a booklet of tips and tools to help you prepare to transition to adult health care. You can download the booklet in English and Spanish, or ask for a copy from your doctor:
- English
- Español
Video resources
Community resources
Learn about community resources in your area:
Beacon Program resources for the community
The Beacon Program at Children’s Mercy provides a pediatric medical home for hundreds of children with medical complexity and their siblings. The staff at the Beacon Program have collected a range of resources to help families find extended support within the community. These resources provide useful tips and information about technology, community assistance, food services, mental health and more:
Other resources
Take a look at these helpful websites for more information about preparing for transition: