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Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
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Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

Welcome!

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) have worked together to create, organize, and maintain this new section of the kids.ri.gov website.

We designed and organized this website to be a centralized, one-stop location where parents, caregivers, and teachers can find information and resources about children with special healthcare needs. There are resources to help you learn more about healthcare, education, daily life, and community connections in Rhode Island.

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Get help managing your child’s health. Find tips for talking with doctors, organizing health information, and understanding medical care.

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Learn about special education services, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and your child’s rights in school. Discover tools and advice for supporting learning and helping every child thrive.

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Connect to programs, activities, and community groups. Get ideas for making home life easier and building supportive networks with other families.

Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN) Directory

If you need services or support for children with special needs in Rhode Island, our directory is here to help. Find up-to-date information on local resources, professionals, and programs for children and youth with special healthcare needs and their families. You can search or browse by category to see what’s available near you. The directory is updated regularly, so you can count on having accurate, reliable information.

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