Children with Special Health Care Needs

Mission

The Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Program promotes the optimal health and development of Virginia's children with special health care needs by working in partnership with families, service providers, and communities.

Overview
The program provides:

• Direct health care services:
  • Care Connection for Children Program
  • Child Development Services Program
  • Bleeding Disorders Program
• Population-based services
  • Pediatric Screening and Genetic Services
• Assessment of community health status and available resources
  • MCH Block Grant Needs Assessment
  • Guiding Principles for Services to CSHCN
• Policy development to support and encourage better health
• Assurance that needed services are available