Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs
Grays Harbor County Public Health & Social Services Department
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The Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs program offers
family support,
care coordination, &
health information
for children (age 17 or younger) who have, or are at risk of having, a condition which may prevent them from growing, developing, or playing like other children.
We can help.
Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs is a free program that connects young people and their families to resources and services.
If your child is age 17 or younger and has, or is at risk of having, a condition which may prevent them from growing, developing, or playing like other children, your family is eligible for these services regardless of income.
Some conditions that children with special health care needs might have include:
asthma
autism
cancer
cerebral palsy
Down syndrome
cleft lip and/or palate
cystic fibrosis
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
prematurity
speech/language delay
sickle cell anemia
diabetes
juvenile arthritis
epilepsy
blindess
hearing loss
gross and/or fine motor delay
The program can help families:
find assistance for their child with special needs.
find financial assistance.
schedule appointments and transportation.
get services for their child, such as medical care.
find information about health insurance programs.
Families can refer themselves to the program; or, referrals can be made by schools or medical and service providers.