Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs
The Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Program connects families to health services and community resources for children and young adults with special needs.
Services are provided at no cost, and referrals are to no- or low-cost programs. All services are provided regardless of immigration status. Services are available in your language through staff or an interpreter.
The CYSHCN program serves children and young adults who:
- 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
Upcoming Events
Learn more about caring for children with special health care needs in upcoming webinars. Click on titles to register; webinar links will be sent upon registration.
November 6
- Introduction to Special Education for Parents and Providers (in Spanish)
- Johanna Espinoza from INCLUDEnyc will provide an overview of special education resources and rights, strategies for accessing support and navigating programs, and offer practical guidance for families and providers.
- 11 a.m. to noon, on Zoom
November 20
- Needs, Wants, Wishes, and Dreams for Caregivers (in English)
- Gary Shulman, MS Ed., will provide strategies to help caregivers turn hopes into action and connect with other caregivers.
- 11 a.m. to noon, on Zoom
- Trauma-Informed Care for CYSHCN: Practical Approaches for Providers (in English)
- Diane Lee, PysD, will define trauma-informed care, identify risk factors and symptoms of trauma, and teach how providers can apply trauma-informed strategies in clinical practice.
- 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., on Zoom
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