Text Box: Growing Healthy Communities Through Healthy Children

Jefferson Area CHIP
Text Box: The Mission of Jefferson Area CHIP is to improve the health of children under age seven, from low-income families, as an investment in the future well-being of children and our community. We accomplish this by reducing the barriers to achieving and maintaining optimal health and family self-reliance. Key strategies include partnering with families, providing education and support within the home setting, and coordinating community resources. Text Box: Children’s Health Improvement Program Text Box: Judy Smith, RN, BSN Executive Director Sarah Cooper, MSW Family Support Supervisor Lyn Grove, MS Administrator Board of Directors Russell Schundler, Chairman Attorney at Law McGuire Woods Robert Tobey, CPA, Treasurer Keiter Stephens Hurst Gary & Shreaves Dyan Aretakis, Secretary UVA Teen Health Center University of Virginia John Savage Retired Executive Robert Boyle, MD Department of Pediatrics University of Virginia Vickie Southall, MSN School of Nursing University of Virginia June Jenkins Community Relations Albemarle County Schools Elizabeth Birdsall Kathleen Bowman Text Box: Eligibility for Jefferson Area CHIP Child from birth thru six years Pregnant woman without children Eligible for Medicaid or FAMIS Resident of the City of Charlottesville or the Counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, or Louisa

Jefferson Area CHIP envisions a vibrant community with children who are healthy, confident and ready for school.