Children and Family Treatment and Support Services, available through NYS Children’s Medicaid, empower children (under age 21) and their families to improve their health, well-being, and overall quality of life. These mental health services include individual, family, and group therapy to strengthen families and help them make informed decisions about their care. Additionally, the program offers targeted interventions and skill-based supports designed to prevent the need for emergency room visits, hospital stays, or out-of-home placements, such as group homes or campus-based care. Services are delivered in the least restrictive environment for the child or family.

• Other Licensed Practitioner 
  • Diagnostic Evaluation and Assessment
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Individual Therapy
  • Family and Group Therapy
• Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services
  • Development of Social and Interpersonal Skills
  • Daily Living Skills
  • Community Integration

• Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment
  • Intensive Interventions (counseling)
  • Crisis Avoidance (counseling)
  • Intermediate Crisis Management (counseling)
  • Rehabilitative Psychoeducation
  • Strengths-Based Service Planning
  • Rehabilitative Supports

• Family Peer Support
  • Parent-Focused Support
  • Goal Setting & Development
  • Skill Building 
  • Connection to Parent Resources
  • Advocacy
  • Transportation Assistance

To be eligible for CFTSS, the child must be under 21,  eligible for Medicaid and Child Health Plus, and in need of help with social, emotional or behavioral health challenges. These services give children and their families the power to improve their health, well-being and quality of life at no additional cost to the family.

Anyone who knows a child who may need these services, or a child who believes they personally need these services, can make a referral to a CFTSS provider.

These children’s services meet the individual needs of children and their families by:

•       Identifying mental health needs early
•       Providing support in the home, school and community
•       Preventing the need for emergency room visits, hospital stays, or out of home placements

Anyone who knows a child who may need these services, or a child who believes they personally need these services, can make a referral to a CFTSS provider.

“My kids play again. I used to be constantly breaking up inappropriate behavior but now they play.”

“They make it so easy for us. They will pick up my son from school or bring him out. I never have to worry about driving somewhere.”

“The therapist shows up at my door in the evening at a time that works for our family and provides services.”