Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Children and Youth with Special Health Needs (CYSHN)
625 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN 55155
(651) 201-5000
Voice
(800) 728-5420
Voice
Site Service Area
Most programs serve all Minnesota counties Service area may be dependent on program
Other Information
Specialization
- Disabilities
- Developmental disabilities
- Children and/or youth with disabilities
- Family
Client Conveniences
- Assistance with community resources
Payment
- Free / no cost to eligible clients
The Minnesota Children and Youth with Special Health Needs (CYSHN) section provides information, resources and programs for families of children and youth with disabilities or health conditions.
Works on state policy related to services for people with disabilities.
Focus areas include:
- Birth defects
- Child development
- Early hearing detection and intervention
- Follow-up for Newborn Screening Conditions
- Transition to adult care
- Family Support organization collaboration
- Pediatric care coordination
Last Update
04/16/2026
What's Here
Disease/Disability InformationEarly Intervention for Children With Disabilities/DelaysAdolescent Health Transition ProgramsParents of People With DisabilitiesChild Health and Disability Prevention ExamsFamilies/Friends of People With Chronic IllnessesChildren and Youth With Disabilities/Health Conditions
Providing organization
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Organization URLhttps://www.health.state.mn.us