CYSHCN: Children’s Resource Centers

Wisconsin has five Children’s Resource Centers devoted to supporting families with children and youth (ages 0-22) with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and the providers who serve them.

From taking steps towards initial diagnosis through young adulthood, Children’s Resource Centers have parents and professionals available who can help get answers, find services, connect with community resources, provide trainings, and support families on their journey. Children’s Resource Centers provide free and confidential services and have up to date information on a variety of topics, including:

• Offering training, technical assistance and resources to support medical home implementation.
• Communicating with schools.
• Facilitating parent-to-parent support.
• Providing information on specific diagnosis.
• Identifying services in the community or state.
• Locating doctors and dental care.
• Transitioning to adult settings.
• Understanding health benefits.

If you have a child with special health care needs, or if you have concerns about your child, contact Wisconsin Wayfinder to get connected with an array of supports and services.

If your child is already being helped by a Children’s Resource Center, contact the center in your area from the options listed below to receive ongoing care.

Find my Children's Resource Center

Find the Children's Resource Center that is closest to you from the list below. If you do not know which Children's Resource Center to contact, Wisconsin Wayfinder can connect you with the center in your area. Contact Wisconsin Wayfinder through their toll-free number or online contact form.

Forms and publications

To refer a child, youth, or family to a Children's Resource Center, use the form Consent to Release Medical Information—Referral to a Regional Center for CYSHCN, F-01238.

View the Regional Center brochure CYSHCN Need Some Help? P-40051. Learn more about how Regional Centers can help you.

These family training opportunities, P-03568 (PDF) are offered through the Children’s Resource Centers and their collaborating partners. If you are interested in attending or scheduling a training, please reach out to the Children’s Resource Center in your region.