In California, nearly one in seven children are estimated to have special health care needs. Children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) include infants, children, and youth from birth to age 21 who have one or more chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional conditions, and require special health and support services.

CCS
The CCS program provides diagnostic and treatment services, medical case management, and physical and occupational therapy services to children under age 21 with CCS-eligible medical conditions. Examples of CCS-eligible conditions include, but are not limited to, chronic medical conditions such as cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, cerebral palsy, heart disease, cancer, traumatic injuries, and infectious diseases producing major sequelae. CCS also provides medical therapy services that are delivered at public schools.

Local CCS Resources for San Benito County

Please call: Public Health Services  ask for CCS personal (831)637-5367 or please go to HHSA.cosb.us website and search public health / CCS

Profile of a child with special health care needs
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CFH/DMCAH/CDPH%20Document%20Library/Communications/Profile-CYSHCN.pdf

Special Parents Information Network Resource

Families confront enormous challenges in raising a child with special needs. They must navigate through multiple and highly complex service systems and process huge amounts of often conflicting information about their child’s disability. Difficulties in coping with the strain on the family’s physical, emotional, and economic resources make it difficult to maintain a functional and cohesive family. Confidence and mastery of the unique skills required to effectively parent a child with special needs are necessary goals that are often not fully met. One of the most efficient and effective ways for parents to meet these challenges is to network with other parents who have experience in raising a child with special needs. Please see the following link:
https://www.spinsc.org/