Family Options NASC
Family Options NASC is a regional Needs Assessment & Service Coordination (NASC) service that is responsible for the co-ordination of supports for children with very high, long-term, chronic health conditions. Children aged 0 - 16 years within Auckland, Counties Manukau, Northland and Waitematā Districts are eligible for services via Family Options NASC.
If a child has short term health related needs please contact the team to discuss potential options.
If a child's needs are as a result of a disability they should be referred to their local Disability Support Services (DSS) NASC.
If a child's needs are as a result of an accident they should be referred to ACC.
Referral Expectations
Referrals can be made to the Family Options Needs Assessment & Service Coordination (NASC) service via the following:
- e-Referral
- email: familyoptionsnasc@adhb.govt.nz - if e-Referral is not available (a Referral Form must be completed)
If supports are required for less than 6 months, in circumstances where Carer Support does not provide sufficient support, please contact the team to discuss.
Common Conditions / Procedures / Treatments
Mission statement
The Family Options NASC service aims to enhance and optimise the care of children with very high, long-term, chronic health conditions, and provide support to their families/whānau in their community.
The underlying philosophies are:
- to provide family/whānau centred care with a partnership approach
- to provide culturally appropriate care
- to work in an interdisciplinary team
- to support community based care
- to integrate all services provided in the community by supporting a case management model
- to promote respect and cooperation, valuing the opinions of all those involved in the care of children with short term health related needs or children with long term, chronic health conditions.