Understand the services behind the names.

Routine and ongoing medical care for children, including preventive screening, evaluation of health concerns and treatment or referral when additional care is needed. Medicaid's EPSDT benefit is a major federal framework for preventive and medically necessary care for enrolled children and youth under 21.

Care from clinicians or programs focused on a particular pediatric condition, body system or complex health need. Florida Children's Medical Services describes a statewide system of programs and specially qualified health professionals for children with special health care needs.

In Florida, PPEC centers are non-residential settings where eligible children with medically complex conditions can receive continual medical care. Florida Medicaid states that approved children may attend for up to 12 hours per day and may receive nursing, personal care, developmental therapies and caregiver training.

Individual and continuous nursing care for a person whose medical needs require more care than is ordinarily available from intermittent visiting nursing. Florida Medicaid describes private duty nursing for eligible recipients under 21 in home or community settings when medically necessary.

Medical equipment designed for repeated use and primarily used for a medical purpose, such as certain wheelchairs, hospital beds or oxygen equipment. Coverage rules and the exact items that qualify depend on the program and the child's circumstances.

The organized coordination of health services, information and follow-up across providers or settings. In pediatric systems, care coordination is used to reduce fragmentation when a child receives care from more than one service or program.

Transportation assistance for eligible people who need help getting to and from covered medical appointments or services when the trip is not a medical emergency. Medicaid transportation rules and eligibility are program-specific.

Services that evaluate and address speech, language, communication and related disorders. Speech-language pathology is also identified under IDEA as a related service when it is required for a student to benefit from special education.

Services that identify and evaluate hearing loss and may include auditory training, hearing evaluation, counseling and guidance, and determining amplification needs. In special education, IDEA lists audiology as a related service when needed for a child to benefit from the educational program.

Services provided by qualified occupational therapists to improve, develop or restore functions and to support the ability to perform tasks needed for independent functioning. The specific goals depend on the setting and the individual's needs.

Therapy focused on physical function and movement. Physical therapy can be provided in medical, home, community or school settings; in special education it may be a related service when required for a child to benefit from the educational program.

Structured interventions and strategies used to reduce maladaptive behaviors and increase or reinforce appropriate behaviors. Florida Medicaid has a specific behavior analysis benefit for eligible recipients and separate authorization requirements.

Florida Early Steps provides early intervention services to eligible infants and toddlers from birth to 36 months with developmental delays, disabilities or specified at-risk conditions. Eligible families receive an Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP).

Evaluation and treatment related to feeding difficulties or swallowing disorders. These concerns can involve medical, nutritional, feeding-skill and psychosocial factors, so care may involve more than one discipline.

Clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to support individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship with a credentialed music therapist. Goals can involve areas such as communication, movement, emotional expression, engagement or rehabilitation depending on the person's needs.

IDEA defines special education as specially designed instruction, at no cost to parents, to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability. Florida uses the term Exceptional Student Education (ESE) for its programs and services for eligible students.

A written educational program for an eligible child with a disability that is developed, reviewed and revised by the IEP team. It includes items such as present levels, measurable goals, services, supports and how progress will be measured.

Section 504 protects students with disabilities from discrimination in programs receiving federal education funding. A Section 504 plan may describe the education, related aids and services, or modifications a student needs for meaningful access and an appropriate education.

Instruction adapted to address the unique needs of an eligible student with a disability. The amount, setting and delivery format are individualized through the student's educational plan rather than being one fixed model for every student.

IDEA requires public agencies to make a continuum of placement options available when needed to implement a child's IEP. That continuum includes regular classes, special classes, special schools, home instruction, and instruction in hospitals and institutions.

Developmental, corrective or supportive services required for a child with a disability to benefit from special education. IDEA's examples include speech-language pathology, audiology, occupational and physical therapy, counseling, transportation, school health and other supports.

Support for blind or visually impaired children that can include learning to orient and move safely in school, home and community settings, using remaining vision and low-vision aids, and learning other tools or techniques appropriate to the child's needs.

Devices or services used to increase, maintain or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability. IDEA also defines assistive technology services to include evaluation, selection, acquisition, adaptation and training related to the device.

An FBA is a process for gathering information to better understand factors related to behavior that interferes with learning. Findings can be used to develop a positive, proactive behavior support or behavior intervention plan when appropriate.

Instruction provided outside the usual school setting when an eligible student's circumstances require it. IDEA includes home instruction and instruction in hospitals within the continuum of special education placements, and Florida lists Homebound or Hospitalized as an ESE program eligibility area.

A coordinated set of activities designed to help a student with a disability move from school toward post-school goals such as further education, employment, adult services, independent living or community participation.

Federally supported centers that provide families of children and youth with disabilities with training, information and resources related to education, early learning, rights and participation in decision-making.

Family-led centers that provide information, education, technical assistance and peer support to families of children and youth with special health care needs and to the professionals who serve them.

Temporary care intended to give a regular family caregiver time away from caregiving responsibilities. The setting, eligibility, duration and funding depend on the specific program.

Guidance that helps families identify relevant programs, understand where to ask questions and connect with health, education or community resources. Florida's Bright Expectations resource hub is one example of statewide information and referral support for families of children with special health care needs.

IDEA includes parent counseling and training among related services. The regulation describes it as helping parents understand their child's special needs, providing information about child development and helping parents acquire skills that support implementation of the child's IEP.

Programs that provide education, support or care coordination in the family's home or community. Florida Healthy Start is one state program that includes home visitation, parenting education and care coordination for eligible families during pregnancy and early childhood.

Recreation services adapted to support participation and leisure function. IDEA's related-services definition includes recreation assessment, therapeutic recreation, recreation programs in schools and community agencies, and leisure education when required for special education.

Florida's Child Care Resource and Referral Network helps families locate child care and early education programs and can provide customized provider lists, information about financial assistance and referrals to other community resources.

Florida's School Readiness Program provides financial assistance for early education and care to eligible families. Eligibility and participation requirements are established by the state program and local early learning coalitions.

A federally funded nutrition program that provides eligible families with healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to health and community services. Florida WIC serves qualifying pregnant or breastfeeding people, infants and children under age five.

Services that help families locate programs available in their community rather than providing every service directly. Florida public programs such as Bright Expectations and Healthy Start maintain referral information and connections to other resources.

Christian formation for children in an Episcopal congregation may include Sunday school, church-school lessons or intergenerational learning connected with Scripture, worship and the church year. The format and age groups vary by congregation.

Episcopal youth ministry creates structured opportunities for young people to explore faith, build relationships, worship, study, serve and participate in the life of the church and community. Programs may include youth groups, retreats, service projects and other local or diocesan activities.

The Episcopal Church describes Christian formation as a lifelong process that can include Scripture study, prayer, worship, education, service and reflection. Congregations may offer Bible studies, classes, small groups or other formation programs for different ages.

Pastoral care refers to spiritual care or guidance offered within the life of the church. Depending on the congregation, it may include conversation, prayer, visitation and support during illness, grief, caregiving, family changes or other significant life circumstances.

Episcopal congregations commonly prepare baptized people for Confirmation through instruction about the Christian faith, the Episcopal Church and participation in church life before presentation to a bishop. The length and structure of preparation vary by parish and diocese.

The Episcopal Church has adopted policies encouraging accessibility and the removal of barriers that prevent people with disabilities from full participation. Local congregations may address physical, communication, program or participation barriers in different ways.

Episcopal congregations may organize outreach, mission and service ministries that respond to needs in their surrounding communities. The specific work can differ widely by congregation and may be carried out directly or in collaboration with local organizations.