Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) are those who have or are at increased risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional condition and who also require health and related services of a type or amount beyond that required by children and youth generally.

Highlighted Facts

• Louisiana's Children's Special Health Services Program provides medical and family support services to Louisiana children with special health care needs and their families.
• Louisiana's Children's Special Health Services Program provides medical and family support services to over 10,000 children and youth with special health needs every year.
• Website Highlights with the most up-to-date information in English on state and national resources, and health information for children and youth with special health care needs and their families.
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