Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs
The Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) program provides community support, information and resources, and connects families to health services and community resources for children and youth with special needs.
To be eligible for services, you must:
- Be 21 or younger
- Reside in New York City
- Have been diagnosed with or may have
- A serious or chronic health condition or disability
- A physical condition
- A developmental or intellectual condition
- An emotional or behavioral condition
Contact Us
For more information on services, contact:
- Phone: 347-396-4600
- Email: cyshcn@health.nyc.gov
- Fill out the program referral form
Event Videos
View recordings from past events and forums:
- Autism Acceptance Month Forum (April 4)
- Caregiver Resource Forum (May 9)
Additional Resources
- Children And Youth With Special Health Care Needs Program Brochure (PDF)
Other Languages: Español | Русский | 繁體中文 | 简体中文 | Kreyòl ayisyen | বাংলা | اردو - Community Partner Letter (PDF)
Other Languages: Español | Русский | 繁體中文 | 简体中文 | Kreyòl ayisyen | বাংলা | اردو - New York State Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program
- New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities: Front Door
- CDC: Developmental Milestones
- Parent to Parent of NYS