Supporting Every Child's Unique Needs
CYS is committed to providing inclusive care for children and youth with special needs by offering reasonable accommodations and tailored support to help them thrive.
How We Support Special Needs Children
- Multi-disciplinary Inclusion Action Team (MIAT) Your MIAT, which includes CYS staff, medical professionals, and EFMP representatives, reviews each child's needs and recommends the best care options
- Medical Action Plans. CYS helps Families create a Medical Action Plan (MAP) for children with allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizures, or other medical conditions requiring special care
- Reasonable Accommodations. We provide modifications to activities, facilities, and care plans to ensure safe participation in CYS programs
Who Qualifies for Special Needs Support?
Children and youth with:
Medical conditions requiring emergency plans such as allergies, asthma, diabetes, or seizures
Developmental, behavioral, or psychological conditions diagnosed by a physician
Functional limitations requiring additional supervision or services
Enrollment Process for Special Needs Children
- Include your enrollment
- Process
- Here
Resources for Families
- The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) helps military Families with special needs navigate services and support
- Army Public Health Nurses (APHNs) assist with health-related concerns and special medical accommodations
