Westchester County Department of Health Children with Special Health Care Needs Program is dedicated to improving the system of care for children and youth with special health care needs in Westchester County, NY. Their team provides guidance on access to care and connects families to programs and services that cater to the unique needs of children with conditions such as chronic health conditions, physical disabilities, developmental or intellectual conditions, and emotional or behavioral conditions.
Through partnerships with various community organizations, including the New Rochelle Youth Bureau, Mt. Vernon Youth Bureau, Yonkers Youth Services Bureau, and White Plains Youth Bureau, the program ensures that families receive the necessary support networks to navigate the challenges of caring for children with special needs. They also collaborate with Parent-to-Parent New York State and other agencies to assist families in accessing resources like Child Health Plus, Medicaid, Early Intervention, Preschool Special Education, Women Infants and Children (WIC), Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Westchester County Community Mental Health services.
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