Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
Do you need help?
Contact:
Chersti Kuhlmann
CYSHCN Program Coordinator
2465 Bonadent Drive
Suite 3
Waterloo, NY 13165
315-539-1938
The goal of the CYSHCN Program is to work with families to help them meet medical and non-medical needs of children with special needs.
The program can assist in the following ways:
- Connect Families with health care providers
- Offer information regarding health insurance
- Referrals to other County agencies such as Preschool and Early Intervention Programs as well as other agencies to accommodate the child’s needs.
- Advocate on behalf of the families to help them meet their needs.
Case management is a free service under this program, offering outreach and referral to connect families with appropriate services.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Any child in Seneca County under 21 years of age who has or is suspected of having a physical defect or chronic medical condition is eligible. There are over 150 physically handicapping conditions covered. Among these are the following:
cerebral palsy, congenital malformations, hearing disabilities, asthma, and scoliosis. If in doubt about whether a certain condition is included within the scope of the program, contact the Program Coordinator.
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