Children's Special Health Services

The Medical Home Portal

The Medical Home Portal is a unique source of reliable information for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN), offering a “one-stop shop” for Families, Medical Providers, and Other Professionals and Caregivers

The Portal’s Vision: All children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and their families achieve the best possible outcomes for their health, well-being, and success

The Portal’s Mission: To assist and support professionals and families in working together (the Medical Home model) to care and advocate for CYSHCN by providing reliable and useful information about their conditions and caring for them and knowledge of valuable local and national services and resources

The Portal’s Long-Range Goal: To improve outcomes for CYSHCN and their families by enhancing the availability and quality of healthcare, related services, and coordination of care

How to Use the Medical Home Portal

The Guide to the Portal can help you learn more about the Portal and how to navigate the site.

We've also created a series of very short videos showing how to use sections and features of the Medical Home Portal. The How To Use the Medical Home Portal video series is posted on the Portal's YouTube channel

Use the SERVICES DIRECTORY to find local and state resources.