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Narrative

The Division for Children & Youth with Special Health Needs at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health works with families, providers, and others. We support children and youth with special health needs ages birth to 22 and their families. This includes children and youth with chronic medical, physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional conditions.

The Division offers a variety of programs related to children and youth with special health needs and their families, including those with medical complexity and disabilities. All Massachusetts children are eligible for most services, but some specific programs have added eligibility criteria. Interpreter services in other languages are available. 

Service Types

• Case Management
• Family Support
• Financial Assistance
• Nursing
• Nutrition

Program Type

• Community Supports Program
• Counseling
• Education
• Respite
• Transition

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Developmental Disability
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Mental Illness
• Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

• Birth to 3
• 3 - 4
• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22

Languages Spoken

• American Sign Language
• Arabic
• French
• German
• Haitian
• Haitian-Creole
• Portuguese
• Spanish
• Vietnamese

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Restrooms
• Elevators
• Near Public Transportation
• Sign Language

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service