About Federal Funding for Child Health Care

Federal funds contribute to child health care.

A portion of federal funds is given out to child health care providers and programs all over the country. This includes welfare programs, child health insurance, disability aid and other types of funding offered by the federal government.

CHIP

The Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is funded and run by the United States Department of Health and Services, which also runs Medicare and Medicaid. CHIP is designed to provide funding and resources to childcare providers across the country for health care involving dental coverage, as well as inexpensive insurance for low-income families.

Medicaid

The Medicaid program also has funds reserved for children; most children who are part of the welfare system receive medical care through Medicaid. Medicaid also works with pregnant women who require medical care and hospitalization. Medicaid is funded by the states and the federal government.

Child Care

Welfare programs provide funds for childcare facilities that can be utilized by low-income families. This allows the parents of preschool age children to work during the day and receive child care.

Disability

Government funds are available for the families of disabled children in some cases; parents of children who need equipment, such as a wheelchair, or require surgery to treat a dangerous condition.

Adoption

The federal government also works with foster homes and adoption agencies to ensure that children who are wards of the state or have been put up for adoption receive proper medical care, food and education.

References

• Department of Health and Human Services: Administration for Children and Families
• Center on Buget and Policy Priorities: Sources of Federal Funding for Children's Health Insurance

Resources

• USA.gov: Government Benefits and Financial Aid