Learning that your child has suffered a birth injury is devastating. The emotional, physical, and financial challenges can feel overwhelming. And while no resource can undo what happened, connecting with support services, medical specialists, and advocacy organizations can help you navigate this difficult journey and ensure your child receives the care they deserve. Here are some critical resources for Ohio parents facing this struggle.
1. Help Me Grow: Ohio’s Early Intervention Program
Early intervention is critical for children with birth injuries. Help Me Grow provides developmental screenings and services for children from birth to age three at no cost to families. They connect you with therapists, specialists, and resources tailored to your child’s needs. Visit https://www.helpmegrow.ohio.gov or call 1-800-755-GROW.
2. Specialized Medical Care
Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus and Cleveland Clinic Children’s offer comprehensive treatment programs for birth injuries including cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injuries, and neurological conditions. These facilities provide multidisciplinary care teams experienced in treating complex birth-related injuries.
3. United Cerebral Palsy of Central Ohio
UCP provides family support services, therapy programs, and community connections for families affected by cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities. They offer respite care, educational workshops, and advocacy. Learn more at https://www.ucpcentralohio.org.
4. Brain Injury Association of Ohio
For families dealing with traumatic brain injuries sustained at birth, this organization provides education, support groups, and resources to help navigate medical care and long-term planning. Visit https://www.biaoh.org.
5. Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH)
BCMH—also called Complex Medical Help (CMH)—helps Ohio families access medical care, equipment, and services for children with chronic conditions. They can assist with costly therapies, adaptive equipment, and specialized treatments that insurance may not fully cover.
6. Social Security Disability Benefits
The SSI program provides monthly financial assistance for disabled children. This support can help cover ongoing medical expenses, therapy, and daily care needs while your child grows.
7. Disability Rights Ohio
This advocacy organization protects the rights of children with disabilities in educational and medical settings. They can assist if schools fail to provide required services through IEPs or if your child faces discrimination. Visit https://www.disabilityrightsohio.org.
Get the Legal Representation You Deserve
Many birth injuries result from medical negligence. Securing compensation through a legal claim provides resources for your child’s lifetime of care, covering medical expenses, therapy, adaptive equipment, and future needs.
The Law Offices of Tim Misny can help you with your birth injury claim. When medical negligence has harmed your baby, I’ll Make Them Pay!® Call my office at (877) 614-9524 so I can evaluate your case right away.
