The Comprehensive Care Program (CCP) at Boston Medical Center is a unique primary care pediatric program that provides enhanced support for families of children with chronic medical conditions, developmental disabilities, and complex issues, including babies born prematurely. We serve as a “medical home” that offers care for the many needs your child may have and connects you to other necessary support services and specialty care. ### Pediatric Comprehensive Care Program - [Contact Us](#contact-us) - [Treatments & Services](#treatments-services) - [Our Team](#our-team) - [Patient Resources](#patient-resources) - [Transition Policy](#transition-policy) - [Department News](#department-news) ## Contact Us [ 801 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA 02119 7th Floor BMC, Crosstown Center ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xHWq2RQhAjbdbTFd8) [617.414.5946](tel:617.414.5946) Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM [ ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/52184c85-c2c6-4047-b33d-aa7bf996c852/20140821ecBMC_1309?io=transform:fill,width:300,height:200&format=jpg) ](/visiting-us/crosstown-building) ## Treatments & Services The Comprehensive Care Program (CCP) provides patient-centered, pediatric primary health care for infants, children and young adults with special health care needs and medical complexity. We practice state-of-the-art, evidence-based medicine for children from birth to 23 years of age with developmental disabilities, chronic illnesses and/or complex medical conditions. We offer the following special services: - **Enhanced Primary Health Care** for preventive and routine health care with continuity - **Family Support 24/7 for Children with Special Needs**, including on-call coverage for medical issues - **Case Management for Children with Disabilities** to coordinate various aspects of medical, social, nursing and support services - **Child Advocacy** to help parents advocate more effectively for services through public and private agencies - **Multidisciplinary Coordination of Care and Specialty Visits** with other pediatric services when possible, including Pulmonary/Allergy, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Nutrition, Social Work and Advocacy, Otolaryngology, ophthalmology, audiology, dental - **Transition Services to help families of young adults prepare for an adult life after high school with completion of applications for guardianship, social security, DDS, vocational health rehab, mass health.** ## Our Team ### [Melinda Futran, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/melinda-futran-md) Pediatrician ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg) ### [John S. Maypole, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/john-s-maypole-md) Pediatrician ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/b51e57a6-c272-420b-b8ba-d29ab1fec705/Jack-Maypole-2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Jodi K. Wenger, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/jodi-k-wenger-md) Pediatrician ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/2ae8f338-ffc6-4a10-8037-65ba34c5695e/Jodi-Wenger-2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) **Nurse Coordinator** Lydia Martin, RN **CCP Administrator/Navigator** Jael Monteiro ## Patient Resources [Legal Representation](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/2024-09/CCP_Legal%20representation.pdf "Legal Rep") ## Transition Policy The Comprehensive Care Program (CCP) at Boston Medical Center (BMC) is committed to helping our patients make a smooth transition from pediatric to adult health care. This process involves working with young adults and their families to prepare for the change from a “pediatric” to an “adult” model of care. This means that after a young adult turns 16 years old we may ask you to attend at least 2 appointments every year - one for their yearly check up and one to discuss transition needs. For some of our families your young adult may not have the capacity to make independent medical decisions. In this situation we and your young adult’s school will assist you with what we call the turning 18 checklist. This may include applying for guardianship, reapplying for adult social security income and for DDS (Department of Developmental Services) or applying for a state level picture ID. There are other items not listed here that we are happy to discuss with you. For other families, we may help you switch to an adult model of care where your young adult will take full responsibility for decision-making and doesn’t need guardianship. This may mean that we spend time during the visit with your teenager without the parents present. We will assist them in setting health priorities and supporting them in becoming more independent with their own health care decision making. Please realize that in the United States at 18 years, young adults legally become adults. We respect that many of our young adult patients choose to continue to involve their families in health care decisions. Only with guardianship or the young adult’s consent will we be able to discuss any personal health information with family members. We will collaborate with young adults and families regarding the age of transfer to an adult primary care provider. We recommend that transfer occurs between 22-23 years of age. We will assist with this transfer process by helping to find an adult provider, sending medical records and communicating the unique adult health needs of our patients. Please note that we will definitely miss you after your transition to a new doctor and we encourage you to be in touch if we can assist in any way after this happens. **At any age:** - [Personal Care Attendant (PCA)](/sites/default/files/2022-03/CCP_Pers%20Care%20Att.pdf) - [How to Apply for the Massachusetts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/2022-04/CCP_SNAP.pdf) - [Getting Excused from Jury Duty](/sites/default/files/2022-01/CCP_Jury-Duty-Info.pdf) - [MBTA: The Ride](/sites/default/files/2022-03/CCP_MBTA.pdf) - [Estate Planning as a Parent of a Child with Special Needs](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/2022-03/CCP_Estate%20Planning.pdf) - [The ABLE Act: Achieving a Better Life Experience](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/CCP_Able_0.pdf) **Birth - 8 years:** - [DDS Autism Waiver Service Program](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/CCP_DDSAutismWaiverProgram.pdf) **Age 6-17:** - [DESE/DDS Program](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/CCP_DESEDDSProgram.pdf) **At age 14 consider applying for:** - [How to get a Massachusetts State ID](/sites/default/files/2021-12/CCP_MA%20State%20ID.pdf) - [Applying for a Disability Placard](/sites/default/files/2022-01/CCP_Applying%20for%20Disability%20Placard.pdf) - [MBTA: The Ride](/sites/default/files/2022-03/CCP_MBTA.pdf) - [Estate Planning as a Parent of a Child with Special Needs](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/2022-03/CCP_Estate%20Planning.pdf) - [The ABLE Act: Achieving a Better Life Experience](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/CCP_Able_0.pdf) **At age 16:** - [Massachusetts Adult Foster Care](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/CCP_AdultFosterCare.pdf) **At age 18 consider applying for:** - [Supplemental Security Income (SSI)](/files/Programs___Services/Programs_for_Children/CCP_SSI.pdf) - [Guardianship Checklist](/files/Programs___Services/Programs_for_Children/CCP_Guardianship%20Checklist.pdf) - [Rogers Guardianship](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/2022-11/CCP_Rogers%20Guardianship_0.pdf) - [Registering for the Draft](/sites/default/files/2022-01/CCP_Registering%20for%20the%20Draft.pdf) - [Turning 18](/sites/default/files/2022-01/CCP_Turning%2018.pdf) - [DDS Autism Waiver Service Program](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/CCP_DDSAutismWaiverProgram.pdf) - [Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)](/sites/default/files/2022-03/CCP_MA%20Rehab%20Comm.pdf) - [How to Apply for the Massachusetts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/2022-04/CCP_SNAP.pdf) **Age 22 years:** - [Dental Care for Patients with Special Needs](/files/Programs___Services/Programs_for_Children/CCP_Dental%20Care.pdf) ## Department News ### [Vital Village Networks at Boston Medical Center to Host Virtual 2022 National Community Leadership Summit](https://www.bmc.org/news/vital-village-networks-boston-medical-center-host-virtual-2022-national-community-leadership) BOSTON – Vital Village Networks will host its largest virtual gathering of healthcare workers, caregivers, policymakers, educators, and child advocates during the 2022 National Community Leadership… ![Vital Village logo](/sites/default/files/styles/image_620w/public/news-images/vv-logo.png?itok=3GZyG2ip)