Subject to the availability of monies, the department shall establish and administer a program for children who have a chronic illness or physical disability or who are suffering from a condition that leads to a chronic illness or physical disability. The program shall provide for:

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 36-261

  • Children who have a chronic illness or physical disability: means children who are under twenty-one years of age and whose primary diagnosis is a severe physical condition that may require ongoing, medical or surgical intervention. See Arizona Laws 36-260
  • Department: means the department of health services. See Arizona Laws 36-260

1. The development, extension and improvement of services for locating these children.

2. The evaluation of needs.

3. The gathering of statistical information.

4. A statewide information and referral service for children who have a chronic illness or physical disability to link those children and their families with local service providers.