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Children's Health Care &
Safety Needs
Certified Child Passenger Safety Techs and Free Car Seat Program
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Madison County Health Department has Child Passenger Safety Technicians. They are available to educate parents and caregivers on how to properly use car seats. CPS Technicians provide personalized instruction about how to properly install a car seat in a vehicle, as well as how to properly secure a child in the car seat.
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Through a grant through MoDOT, MCHD will provide suitable and safe car seats that meet the safety standards for the height and weight of the child when needed. Car seats are provided free for families that met the financial guidelines. Please call 573-783-2747 for more information.
MCH-Pack n' Play Program
Free pack n' plays are available to currently pregnant, or baby has to be three months old or less and family must met income guidelines. When they receive a pack and play it comes with safe sleep information and a sleep sack for baby.
This program offered to our community is through the MCH-Maternal Child Health Program through the Missouri DHSS.
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Call 573-783-2747 with questions or to see if you qualify.
Children With Special Health Care Needs
Bureau of Special Health Care Needs for Children
Do You Have A Child With Special Needs Our Program May Help You!!
Some Qualifying Conditions:
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brain injury
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spina bifida
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cerebral palsy
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cleft lip and palate
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cystic fibrosis
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digestive disorders
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otitis media (some cases)
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hearing loss
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heart disorders
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hemophilia
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hydrocephalus
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neuromuscular disorders
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orthopedic disorders
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paraplegia/quadriplegia
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seizures
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sickle cell disease
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spinal cord deformities
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urinary disorders
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other conditions may qualify
Service Coordination Jenny Sikes available thru Madison County Health Department (573)783-2747 Ext. 403 or (toll-free) 1-888-351-9175.
This program may assist families in paying for diagnostic and treatment services. Applicants must meet both medical and financial guidelines. For example, in 2024, a family of 4 could qualify with a gross income of $59,477.50.
This program is for children age birth to 21 years.
If you or someone you know are interested in this program, please contact us.
To apply for services, contact a Bureau of Special Health Care Needs Area Office:
Madison County Health Department
105 Armory St.
Fredericktown, MO 63645
Jenny Sikes (573) 783-2747 x403 or 1-888-351-9175
Counties covered through Madison County Health Dept: Carter, Crawford, Dent, Howell, Iron, Madison, Oregon, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Washington, Wayne
For information on other counties, please call: 1-800-451-0669 or visit https://health.mo.gov/seniors/shcn/cyshcn.php
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What is Bureau of Special Health Care Needs?
The Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Program provides assistance statewide for individuals birth to age 21 who meet medical and financial eligibility guidelines. The Program focuses on early identification and service coordination of individuals with special health care needs and their families. Children and youth with special health care needs are those individuals who have, or are at increased risk for a disease, defect or medical condition that may hinder the achievement of normal physical growth and development and who require health and related services of a type or amount beyond that required by individuals in general.
Eligibility
The participant must:
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Be a Missouri resident
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Be birth to age 21
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Have an eligible special health care need (conditions such as Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Cleft Lip and Palate, Hearing Disorders, Hemophilia, Paraplegia, Quadriplegia, Seizures, Spina Bifida, and Traumatic Brain Injury)
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Meet financial eligibility guidelines for funded services (family income at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines)
Click for Income Guidelines
Services The CYSHCN Program provides two primary services: Service coordination is provided to all participants, regardless of financial status.
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Outreach/Identification and Referral/Application
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Eligibility Determination
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Assessment of Needs
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Resource identification, referral and access
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Family support
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Service Plan Development/Implementation
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Monitoring and Evaluation
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Transition/Closure
Limited funding for medically necessary diagnostic and treatment services for participants whose families meet financial eligibility guidelines.
Funded services may include but are not limited to: doctor visits, emergency care, inpatient hospitalization, outpatient surgery, prescription medication, diagnostic testing, orthodontia and prosthadontia (cleft lip/palate only), therapy (physical, occupational, speech and respiratory), durable medical equipment, orthotics, hearing aids, specialized formula, and incontinence supplies.
CYSHCN is payer of last resort. The Service Coordinator will assist the participant/family with resource identification and referral. All third party liability must be exhausted prior to accessing CYSHCN funds.
If you feel your child or children may be eligible for this program please call Jenny Sikes at 573-783-2747 Ext. 403 or 1-888-351-9175 or download the screener form and bring or mail it to the Madison County Health Dept. 105 Armory St., Fredericktown, MO 63645
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CYSHCN Service Coordinator Map
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