The Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) program was a preventive program that delivered periodic health assessments and services to low-income children and youth in California. CHDP program provided care coordination to assist families with medical appointment scheduling, transportation, and access to diagnostic and treatment services. Health assessments were provided by enrolled private physicians, local health departments, community clinics, managed care plans, and some local school districts.
The CHDP program helps to prevent or find health problems through regular, no cost, health check-ups. A check-up includes: Health and developmental history Physical exam Needed shots Oral health screening and routine Referral to a dentist starting by age 1 Nutrition screening Behavioral screening Vision screening Hearing screening Health information Lab tests, which may include: anemia, lead, tuberculosis, and other problems, as needed Referral to Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
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