Minnesota Children with Special Health Needs (MCSHN)

ANNOUNCEMENTS
A Metro area "Who Pays - Taking the MAZE out of Funding" training is scheduled for February 12, 2010. On-line registration required. Notice of Availability of Grant Funds for Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Follow-up Available for download - “Who Pays – Taking the MAZE out of Funding” September 2009 packet

FINANCIAL AND OTHER RESOURCES Information about a range of potential resources and funding sources to help families, providers and others working with children and youth with special health needs or disabilities.

MCSHN CLINICS Medical and rehabilitative assessments in local communities for suspected or diagnosed special health needs in children.

DISEASES AND CONDITIONS Information and links to materials and web sites for various health conditions.

DATA AND REPORTS Minnesota based data related to children and youth with special needs. Policy discussions on topics such a managed care, consideration of the differences between children and adults in health care and more.

MEDICAL HOME Practical information and links for primary care physicians designed to assist in providing high quality primary health care for children and youth with special health needs.

NEWBORN SCREENING: AFTER DIAGNOSIS Minnesota Children with Special Health Needs has designed the “Next Steps” information connection as a resource after a child has been diagnosed with a rare medical condition.

EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION Interagency family centered programs for infants and toddlers with disabilities, ages birth to three and their families.

PROGRAMMATIC / ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION Title V of the Social Security Act (Maternal and Children Health Block Grant) is one of the largest Federal block grant programs. Links to the Minnesota Children with Special Health Needs (MCSHN) programmatic / organizational guidance materials.

EMERGENCY PLANNING FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH NEEDS Emergencies or disasters are difficult for most families, but for those with special needs, the ability to manage can become more difficult. Planning is critical in minimizing the effects of disasters and emergencies. Resources and links to assist families in preparing and reacting to disasters and emergencies.

OTHER SITES OF INTEREST Links to other web sites of possible interest related to children and youth with special health needs.

HOW TO CONTACT US Information on contacting Minnesota Children with Special Health Needs.

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If you have questions or comments about this page, please contact the Minnesota with Special Health Needs Section at health.mcshn@state.mn.us or call 1-800-728-5420.