CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH NEEDS BRANCH

JOIN US AT OUR OʻAHU TOWN HALLS!

Meet with Children with Special Health Needs Branch (CSHNB) chief, Dr. Ruben Frescas, learn about CSHNB’s plan for the next 5 years, and talk story together.

Sharing Our Ulu resources for children age 0-5 years and their families
Survey of Well-Being of Young Children resources for children ages 0-5 years and their families

RESOURCES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES

Sharing Our ʻUlu Resource List
Survey of Well-Being of Young Children Resource Lists

Children with Special Health Needs Branch (CSHNB) is working to assure that all children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) will reach optimal health, growth, and development, by improving access to a coordinated system of family-centered health care services and improving outcomes, through systems development, assessment, assurance, education, collaborative partnerships, and family support.

CSHNB 5-year Strategic Plan

Our Moʻolelo – Stories of Strength, Love & Resilience

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Children and Youth with Special Health Needs Section promotes family-centered, community-based comprehensive, coordinated care for children and youth with special health care needs from birth to under 21 years old. This section includes the Specialty Support Program.

Early Intervention Section provides early intervention services for children ages 0-3 years who are developmentally delayed or biologically at risk for developmental delay.

Genomics Section promotes the prevention, detection, and treatment of genetic disorders, and provides genetics education for the professional and general community.

LEGISLATIVE WORKING GROUP
Early Language Working Group