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What is Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Healthy Kids?

Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Healthy Kids is a New York State Department of Health–approved Children’s Health Home Care Management program designed to support families whose children are experiencing physical, mental or behavioral health challenges.

What is the Children’s Health Home program?

A Children’s Health Home is a care management program for Medicaid-eligible children who meet chronic condition eligibility criteria.

Through Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Healthy Kids, families receive:

  • Coordinated communication among providers

  • Integrated medical, behavioral and social care

  • Personalized care planning

  • Timely access to services

  • Reduced barriers to care

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This approach supports long-term health, stability and success.

Who We Serve

Raising a child can be challenging—especially when health concerns arise. Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Healthy Kids partners with families to provide guidance, advocacy and access to resources.

We can help when:

A child struggles with chronic illness or asthma

A child has behavioral or emotional challenges

A child frequently visits the emergency room

A family needs help navigating services

Social or educational concerns affect health

Through Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Healthy Kids, families gain trusted support every step of the way.

What to Expect From Your Child’s Care

Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Healthy Kids follows Kaleida Health’s patient-centered care model through:

Individualized care management

Prevention and wellness

Community partnerships

Evidence based practices

Ongoing quality improvement

Our goal is to improve outcomes while reducing avoidable hospital visits and unnecessary care.

How to Refer a Child

Children may be referred to Healthy Kids by parents, caregivers, schools, healthcare providers or community organizations.

To make a referral:

  1. Download and complete the referral form.
  2. Submit it by secure email or fax.
  3. Our team will contact the family to begin enrollment.

Referral fax: (716) 370-1009

Where Your Child Can Receive Care

Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Healthy Kids

1100 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14209

Phone: (716) 370-1000

Helpful Resources

Through Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Healthy Kids, families have access to: