The Enhanced Medical Services (EMS) Program is a collaboration between the Public Health Department and the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS). The goal of the program is to improve or maintain health conditions of medically fragile children, who are dependents of the court system, due to parental abuse or neglect. These children have special health care needs that may require the use of medical equipment, close monitoring and specialized treatments and care by health professionals and trained caregivers. The PHNs evaluate the child's health condition, recommend a plan of care, and collaborate with social workers, health care providers, parents, substitute care providers, and other disciplines to meet the health care needs of the child.