The First 5 San Luis Obispo County Health Access Training Project works to raise the level of awareness, knowledge, and skills of family-serving professionals with regards to the local health care system, community resources, and health coverage options. Training supports local professionals who work with children ages 0-5 and their families. The project also advocates to reduce barriers to health care for children.
Background
Health Access for Children in SLO County
It has become increasingly complex to access health care services and insurance coverage. Many families struggle with navigating the complex insurance and provider systems. And gaps in services persist for children on both Medi-Cal and private insurance.
The Health Access Training Project provides resources to local professionals so they can best support families in accessing health care and coverage for their children. These include the SLOHealthAccess.org website, an e-newsletter, both in-person and virtual trainings, and individual consultation. Staffing is provided by Carsel Consulting Group: Becca Carsel, MS, Project Director and Natalie Rhodes, Project Coordinator.
The Health Access Training Project provides resources to local professionals so they can best support families in accessing health care and coverage for their children. These include the SLOHealthAccess.org website, an e-newsletter, both in-person and virtual trainings, and individual consultation. Staffing is provided by Carsel Consulting Group: Becca Carsel, MS, Project Director and Natalie Rhodes, Project Coordinator.
First 5 San Luis Obispo County
The Health Access Training Project is a contracted program of First 5 San Luis Obispo County. First 5 is an independent public agency created in 1998 to support children from prenatal development through age 5 and their families. First 5 is funded by primarily by taxes on on tobacco products. For more information: first5slo.org/who-we-are.php