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ABOUT CFTSS

WE'RE HERE TO HELP YOU

CFTSS offers services and support to children with mental health needs and their families in their home and community. CFTSS provides a system of care that accounts for the strengths, preferences, and needs of the individual, as well as the desired outcome. The array of services help children remain in their community and avoid higher levels of care and out-of-home placements.

Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) are new behavioral health
services covered by NYS Medicaid. CFTSS help children and youth with mental health and
substance use needs. CFTSS work with each child/youth to provide care in a way that works
best for them and their families.
CFTSS are part of Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) services.
EPSDT is a federal law. EPSDT services help fi nd and treat children’s health problems early so
that they can have the best health and development possible.

CFTSS for children include the following:

Caregiver/family supports and services
Community self-advocacy training and supports
Respite (planned and crisis)
Prevocational services
Supported employment
Day/Community habilitation
Palliative care
Environmental/vehicle modifications
Adaptive and assistive equipment

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SERVICES

Community/Self Advocacy Training and Support

Guidance provided by a qualified individual, to help a child develop better communication and common sense skills that will enable them to integrate into society, make friends and stick up for themselves as a regular, self-sustained individual.

Respite Services

Short term services provided in a safe environment, outside the child’s home, by a capable respite provider with the appropriate expertise, who will implement necessary behavioral/developmental interventions to support optimal functioning of the child

Caregiver Services

Education and assistance provided to family and caregivers to enhance the child’s function in the family and community setting. For example, training for caregivers on how to implement strategies to help a child focus in class and to control their behavior, or tutoring to help the child do well in school.