There are local, state, and national health related programs to support child with special needs.
Michigan Primary Care Association
Getting health insurance for your children is easy. Don't know if you're eligible?
Enrollment events take place across the state in partnership with local organizations, there is no appointment necessary and staff will help you complete an application for benefits at any event! Visit their Website to locate a Community Outreach Specialist today.
MCMCH provides information on maternal and child health advocacy in Michigan, along with alerts and bulletins on breaking issues, background information, plus links and contact information for legislators, policymakers and other advocacy organizations.
Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) is a program within the Department of Community Health. CSHCS helps children and some adults who need specialty medical care. Specialty medical care is care that cannot be managed only by pediatricians, family doctors or internists.
CSHCS is part of state government, and so it belongs to families. This Family Guide explains how CSHCS works. It tells you how to get help from CSHCS.
Many parents find it overwhelming and confusing to suddenly need CSHCS. However, lots of help is available to sort out the system.
The Children with Special Needs Fund is an additional resource from CSHCS.
"The CSN Fund is the most direct, comprehensive and innovative opportunity to help Michigan's special needs children."
The Family Support Subsidy (FSS) Program provides financial assistance to families that include a child with severe developmental disabilities.
The intent is to help make it possible for children with developmental disabilities to remain with or return to their birth or adoptive families. The program provides a monthly payment of $222.11. Families are able to use this money for special expenses incurred while caring for their child.
Family-to-Family Health Information Education Center
"The goal of Family-to-Family is to improve access to quality care and supports for children with special needs in their communities by empowering families. Together with other family, community, and state-wide partners, they will seek to enhance resources and expand outreach to families across Michigan through information, education and parent-to-parent support. "
