Transition Resources, Websites & Checklists

For Families:

• Getting Teens Involved in Their Health Care: Tips and timeline for caregivers supporting teens.
  kidshealth.org/en/parents/teen-health-care.html
• Options for Adult Primary Care in Columbus
  cap4kids.org/columbus/files/2023/10/9.26.23-Adult-Primary-Care-List-by-Geo-Location-2023_v4.pdf
• Moving from Pediatric to Adult Care Checklist (Nationwide Children’s Hospital)
  cap4kids.org/columbus/files/2019/11/Moving-from-Pediatric-to-Adult-Care-Finding-a-Doctor.pdf
• Transition Readiness Assessment for Parents or Caregivers: Use this checklist to assess your child’s knowledge about their healthcare needs.
  cap4kids.org/columbus/files/2018/09/For-Parents-or-Caregiver-on-Got-Transition-Assessment.pdf
• Transition Readiness Assessment for Patients: Use this checklist to assess your own knowledge about your healthcare needs.
  cap4kids.org/columbus/files/2018/09/For-Patient-Self-Assessment-on-Got-Transition-Assessment.pdf
• Six Core Elements of Health Care Transition (Got Transition): Families and professionals can use these guidelines for transitioning care once you have selected a new provider.
  cap4kids.org/columbus/files/2018/09/Six-Core-Elements-Transitioning-Youth-to-an-Adult-Health-Care-Provider.pdf
• Condition-Specific Tools (ACP): Find transition checklists for specific diseases, including developmental disabilities, diabetes, heart disease, neurologic disorders, and more.
  acponline.org/clinical-information/high-value-care/resources-for-clinicians/pediatric-to-adult-care-transitions-initiative/condition-specific-tools

Sample Letters for Providers:

• Aged-Out Patients: cap4kids.org/columbus/files/2018/09/Adult-Transition-Resources-from-Practices-to-Age-Out-Sample-Letter.pdf
• College-Bound Patients: cap4kids.org/columbus/files/2018/09/Adult-Transition-Resources-from-Practices-to-Age-Out-Sample-Letter.pdf
• New Parents: cap4kids.org/columbus/files/2018/09/Adult-Transition-Resources-from-Practices-to-Becoming-a-Parent-Sample-Letter.pdf