Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program
Children and Youth With Special Healthcare Needs
(pronounced SHIN)
The Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN) Program is for children birth to age 21 who have or are suspected of having a serious or chronic health condition that may require services beyond what is typically required. No diagnosis is required to access this program. CYSHCN staff can help with referrals and resources for services such as, but limited to: case management, medical provider, transportation, securing medical insurance, support groups, therapy providers, Early Intervention (EI) and Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) referrals, transition to adult services, and more.
If you would like more information or have a question, please call us at (315)946-5749 or email wcph@waynecountyny.gov
To request services please fill out the CYSHCN Service Request Form and email it to wcph@co.wayne.ny.us
State Department of Health’s Children with Special Health Care site
CYSHCN Newsletter July/August 2024
CYSHCN Boletin Informativo Julio/Agosto 2024
Transition Resources for Young Adults:
Additional resources for young adults with intellectual and or developmental disabilities can be found at https://www.wrisolutions.org/idd-resources
The Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program is coordinated by:
Andrea Morgan
(315) 946-5749
Contact the program coordinator if you are interested in more information about this topic, such as educational materials and resources.
