Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Program - NYC Health

Health

Promoting and Protecting the City's Health


Health TopicsNeighborhood HealthEmergency Prep


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 intake form

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

More Information

Early Intervention

Health Insurance: Enrollment Counselors

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Emergency and Crisis Services

Mental Health Single Point of Access (SPOA)

NYC Teenspace