Oregon Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Needs Federal Block Grant
Project Description:
Oregon Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Needs. OCCYSHN is Oregon's Title V public health agency for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). We identify and address issues affecting this population. Our work helps Oregon's CYSHCN receive care that is:
accessible and affordable
centered on the expressed needs and goals of the children and their families
culturally and linguistically appropriate
efficient and effective
To those ends, OCCYSHN's programs and projects address:
Data and analysis
OCCYSHN gathers and disseminates data, analysis, and evidence-informed strategies about the issues facing Oregon's CYSHCN. This allows for informed decision-making at every level, including families, health care providers, administrators, and policy-makers.
Coordinated care
Children and youth with special health needs require more health care and related services than is typical. They are often served by multiple providers (like primary care, specialty care, educational programs, mental health, dental health, community services, etc.). When these services are coordinated, children, families, providers, and payers all benefit. OCCYSHN works with stakeholders statewide to build and support coordinated systems of care for CYSHCN.
Empowered families
OCCYSHN programs provide family members of CYSHCN with resources, information, and support. We increase families' capacity to care, plan, and advocate for their children. We also ensure that families of CYSHCN are represented in program and policy efforts aimed at serving them.
Keyword(s):
MCH, Title V, Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County, Mulit-County, State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
