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The New Orleans Children’s Health Project (NOCHP) was established in response to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. This response resulted in three permanent Children’s Health Projects in the Gulf Coast area, one of which was established in New Orleans. The NOCHP delivers high quality, comprehensive primary care and mental health services, regardless of ability to pay. The NOCHP is part of Children’s Health Fund’s Transportation Initiative, which enhances access to transportation to medical appointments for patients living in areas with deficiencies in public transportation.

The Baton Rouge Children’s Health Project (BRCHP) was initially created as a response to the urgent pediatric health care needs in the aftermath of Hurricanes’ Katrina and Rita. The BRCHP now provides critically needed medical and mental health services to underserved children and families in the Baton Rouge area. BRCHP provides comprehensive and continuous care employing the medical home model, providing mental health services, case management, and disease prevention education. Referrals for sub-specialty and inpatient care are arranged as needed.