Children & Families with Special Needs
Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS)
Phone Number: (616) 632-7066 or (800) 359-3722
Parent Support Group Meetings
For families with members with special needs.
Children are always welcome! Please RSVP so we can plan food and child care. Call/email Chris with questions at (616) 632-7055 or chris.buczek@kentcountymi.gov. Share your email address for monthly reminders.
TUESDAYS, 5:15pm – 7:00pm
Kent County Health Department, Lobby Area
700 Fuller NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
2019 Meeting Dates
January 8, 2019
February 5, 2019
March 5, 2019
April 9, 2019
May 7, 2019
June 4, 2019
July 9, 2019
August 6, 2019
September 10, 2019
October 8, 2019
November 12, 2019
December 3, 2019
Target Population
Michigan residents. Covers most chronic medical conditions in children to age 21. Adults 21+ eligible with cystic fibrosis and coagulation defects only.
Services
For medically eligible children, to age 21, CSHCS program pays for appropriate specialized medical treatment, equipment and supplies. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services determines whether the child is medically eligible. CSHCS will pay for a diagnostic evaluation to determine eligibility also. Referrals and advocacy provided. Parent Support Group for families with members with special needs meets monthly.
Additional Information
Co-payment may be required depending on income. Child may also have Medicaid, MIChild and/or private insurance.