How children and adolescents are overcoming the challenges associated with chronic health conditions.
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The Council for Children and Adolescents with Chronic Health Conditions and their Families (CCACHC) dates back to late 1993 and an Executive Order of then Governor Stephen Merrill that established an "Advisory Council" on issues that impact the lives of chronically ill children and their families. With the signing of HB 472 by Governor Jeanne Shaheen in July 1997, the Council for Children and Adolescents with Chronic Health Conditions and Their Families was officially established in state statute.

In accordance with RSA 126-I:1, Council membership includes: (a) one Senator (b) one Representative (c) one representative from each of the Departments of HHS, Education, and Insurance, appointed by their Commissioners (d) one family member appointed by the Governor (e) one director of the agency charged by the Council providing services to children and families with chronic health conditions (f) six representatives of professional and community organizations representing a cross-section of disciplines and constituencies and (g) up to 13 parents or guardians of children with chronic health conditions.

• This Council is the only statewide organization that has a legislative mandate to focus on the issues affecting children and adolescents with chronic health conditions.