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The Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)
Program serves children who have serious physical,
behavioral or emotional conditions that require health and
related services beyond those generally required by children. In Washington State, children who participate in this
program must be under the age of 18 years at initial
enrollment and have, or be at risk of developing a serious
or chronic condition which may prevent them from growing,
developing, playing like other children their age, or a
condition that places the child at risk for becoming
disabled.
Children with Special Health Care Needs is a state funded
program for families with children who have special health
care needs. This is a no-cost service that provides support
to families and assistance in care coordination.
Can CSHCN Help You?
THE PROGRAM MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOU
IF:
Your child is under the age of 18
AND
He/she has a condition which may prevent them from growing,
developing or playing like other children
OR
Your child has a condition that places him/her at risk for
becoming disabled.
Eligbility
Eligibility is determined by your child's condition and
your family's financial resources by your local CSHCN
Coordinator.
All children who are at risk or have a health and/or
developmental need are eligible for care coordination
regardless of income.
Services include:
- Help with finding resources
- Assistance to obtain help with your child's special
health care needs
- Assistance in accessing financial assistance
depending on eligibility
Residents of other counties may contact their local health
department or district
for more Children with Special Health Care Needs
information.
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