95 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
www3.erie.gov/health/children-and-youth-special-healthcare-needs-cyshcn
Main Phone
716-858-1920
Fax
716-858-7425
Primary Services
Case/Care Management
Description
Works to improve the coordination of care for children and youth who have special health care needs through:
- Matching families with community resources and referring to community programs
- Advocacy with health care providers and school districts
- Linkage to medical providers and specialists
- Support and play groups
- Transition to adult services
- Matching families with community resources and referring to community programs
- Advocacy with health care providers and school districts
- Linkage to medical providers and specialists
- Support and play groups
- Transition to adult services
Hours
Call for information.
Eligibility
Infants, children and youth up to 21 years old who live in Erie County and who have a serious or chronic medical, physical, behavioral, emotional, or developmental condition. A diagnosis is not required.
Parents and caregivers, personnel from local schools, medical providers, and friends and family members of infants, children, and youth up to 21 years old can apply on their behalf. Youth ages 18-21 can apply on their own.
Parents and caregivers, personnel from local schools, medical providers, and friends and family members of infants, children, and youth up to 21 years old can apply on their behalf. Youth ages 18-21 can apply on their own.
Intake Process
Call for information about how to apply. Parents and caregivers, personnel from local schools, medical providers, and friends and family members of infants, children, and youth up to 21 years old can apply on their behalf. Youth ages 18-21 can apply on their own.
Program Fees
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Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Date of Official Change
Feb 04, 2025
Contacts
Contact Email (Primary)
healthequity@erie.gov