Kid S.M.A.R.T.

Overview

Kid S.M.A.R.T. (Support for Medication, Assessment, Research, and Therapy) is a U.S. nonprofit organization focused on providing neuropsychological services to youth with complex medical or neurological conditions. The organization aims to bridge the care gap by offering scholarship funds to families who cannot afford these services, particularly those affected by economic hardship and systemic disparities.

Mission

The mission of Kid S.M.A.R.T. is to expand access to comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and follow-up services for medically complex and under-resourced youth and their families. They seek to enhance awareness of the value-added services provided by neuropsychologists and other specialty mental health providers within a multidisciplinary team.

Operations

Kid S.M.A.R.T. collaborates with community organizations, primary care physicians, neurologists, and psychiatrists to identify and support recipients. They obtain funding through community partnerships, grants, and individual donations to support their mission.

Values

The organization emphasizes collaborative, compassionate, trustworthy, and accessible evidence-based care. It respects the unique needs and circumstances of each family and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion practices by improving access to and knowledge of specialty care, empowering families to achieve their individual goals.

Impact

By providing early diagnoses and individually tailored recommendations, Kid S.M.A.R.T. aims to improve the life trajectory of children, enhancing their thinking, learning, social-emotional, and behavioral well-being.

Service Area

Kid S.M.A.R.T. primarily serves the Nashville, Tennessee area, addressing the healthcare disparities faced by many families within this region.

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