Supports for CYSHCN and Their Families

What you will find in the pages of this section

Taking care of a child with special health care needs can be overwhelming at times. This section offers information on a variety of resources to support families in their efforts to provide the best care possible for their child. Please use the Feedback button at the top of the page to let us know what other topics or resources would be helpful to address.

Education Supports
Schools offer a variety of services for children and youth with speical health care needs. This page provides an overview of some of the services that may be available for your child.

Financial Supports
Financial benefits are very important in providing care for children and youth with special health care needs. This page offers a brief introduction to some common benefits.

Legal Issues
Parents are encouraged to consider establishing a special needs trust to protect benefits for their children. As children grow older, parents are encouraged to learn about state rules for guardianship in the event that parents need to continue making decisions for the young adult after his or her 18th birthday. This page provides an overview of these legal issues.

Respite Care
Many parents of CYSHCN can benefit from an occasional break and respite services. This page helps parents learn about respite services.

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Information compiled by Medical Home Portal authors and staff

Content Last Updated:

1/2009