Children’s Special Services (CSS)

Children’s Special Services (CSS) is the State Title V Program for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). CSS provides access to comprehensive medical care for children with physical disabilities from birth to 21 years of age. One of the primary goals of the program is to increase the number of children who receive care in a medical home, which is an evidence-based strategy for improving the care of children and youth with special health care needs. Diagnostic and financial eligibility criteria must be met to participate in the program. The CSS program is a payer of last resort and is coordinated through all 95 local health departments in Tennessee and provides resources for medical and nonmedical services.