Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN)
Service Information
Funding from the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant, Title V of the Social Security Act, provides specialty services to children and youth with special health care needs and their families. Included are neonatal services, specialty services for children diagnosed with sickle cell anemia and children diagnosed with Autism or other neurodevelopmental delays, formula for children with PKU, outreach clinics in both urban and rural areas and respite care services.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, this is not a SoonerCare benefit. This funding comes from Title V of the Social Security Act, Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant. The funding for this block grant is approved on an annual basis by the Federal Government.
Any child, from birth up to age 17, who receives SSI from the Social Security Administration. Services may also be available to other Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN).
For Respite Vouchers, contact the Health Related & Medical Services (HR&MS) unit in the Adult and Family Services (AFS) division at 405-521-3679.
- Supplemental Formula (Click for Application)
- Adaptive Equipment that aids in accessibility or mobility (Click for Application)
- Interaction / Integration Services aimed at strengthening the child physically or mentally (Click for Application)
Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant
The Oklahoma State Department of Health and Oklahoma Human Services are seeking comments regarding the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant. To get and review a copy of the current plan, please call (405) 426-8113.
