Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN)
CYSHCN Pronounced "shin"
The Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN) Program seeks to improve the system of care for children and youth with special health care needs from birth and up to 21 years of age and their families. The program helps to shape public policy so families can get the best health care for their children. A diagnosis is NOT required.
How CYSHCN can help
- Matching families with community resources and referring to community programs
- Advocacy with health care providers and school districts
- Linkage to medical providers and specialists
- Support and play groups
- Transportation services
- Translation and interpretation services
- Transition to adult services
- And more!
Who is eligible for support
A diagnosis is NOT required.
- Infants, children and youth up to 21 years old who live in Chautauqua County
- Infants, children and youth who have a serious or chronic medical, physical, behavioral, emotional or developmental condition
Who can apply
- Parents and caregivers
- Friends and family members of infants, children and youth up to 21 years old
- Personnel from local schools
- Medical providers
- Youth 18-21 years old can apply on their own
Contact Us
For more information, call us at 716-753-4788.
