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Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN)

This collection features resources focused on supporting Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN).

National Preparedness Month: Children in Emergencies
2018 · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This CDC Emergency Partners Information Connection (EPIC) webinar discusses preparedness and response for children affected by natural disasters (including hurricanes), infectious disease outbreaks, and other …
Access to the Medical Home Among Children With and Without Special Health Care Needs
2018 · American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), · Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
This article is about how children with special health care needs access medical services compared to those without such needs. It describes the challenges faced …
The Disaster Information Needs of Families of Children With Special Healthcare Needs: A Scoping Review
2018 · Drexel University, · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This review assessed evidence for the best ways to meet the disaster information needs of families whose children require special healthcare. The studies show a …
Emergency Preparedness (State of New Mexico Governor's Commission on Disability)
2018 · New Mexico Governor Commission on Disability
This webpage is provided for both families and healthcare providers. It provides links to resources and information on emergency preparedness tools for families, caregivers and …
Emergency Preparedness for Families of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
2018 · Federation for Children with Special Needs
This webinar focuses on emergency preparedness for families with children who have special health care needs. It describes the importance of planning ahead to handle …
Disaster Preparedness and Family Members with Disabilities
2018 · Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities
This video is about disaster preparedness for families with members who have disabilities. It describes the importance of having a plan and supplies ready, like …
Access and Functional Needs (AFN) Tips for First Responders
2018 · University of Hawaii
This mobile application provides tips for first responders, addressing everyday disaster readiness and situations with different populations. Tips are provided on topics such as working …
Improving Disaster Preparedness of Families With a Parenteral Nutrition-Dependent Child
2018 · Children's Hospital Los Angeles, · University of Southern California
This study aimed to improve disaster preparedness for families with parenteral nutrition (PN)-dependent children in California, considering the frequent earthquakes in the region. By providing …
Water Safety for Your Special Needs Child
2018 · Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
This website provides information on ensuring water safety for children with special needs. It covers topics such as drowning prevention strategies, the importance of constant …
Pediatric Surge Module 5: Children with Special Needs
2018 · Minnesota Department of Health
This video is a module focusing on caring for children with special needs, covering four major types: physical, developmental, behavioral/emotional, and sensory. It discusses common …

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