The Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Program is a public health program in which provides referrals and advocacy for children and youth from birth to 21 years of age who are suspected of having a serious or chronic developmental, physical, behavioral or emotional condition, and who also require health and related services of a type or amount beyond that typically required by children. This program does not require eligibility or fees to receive services.
Your child may be eligible if:
They live in Wyoming County and are under 21 years of age
They have a chronic developmental, physical, behavioral or emotional condition
They are uninsured or under-insured
The CYSHCN Program can help:
Link families to community resources and programs to assist them in caring or their child.
Provide support and guidance with issues such as equipment, education, respite care, insurance and health care financing.
Connect families to appropriate support groups and networks.
Examples of conditions that are included but not limited to: