We partner with families of children with special needs to connect them with specialty services, help them access resources, and build the support they need to overcome challenges and ensure the best outcomes for their children. Our social workers and nurses offer a variety of services including screenings, case management, parenting education, and support of parental coping and mental health. They are skilled and trained to customize these services to fit individual families' needs and make it convenient by providing them within the family's home. 

Children and youth with special health care needs are defined as those who have or are at increased risk for chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional conditions and who also require health and related services of a type or amount beyond that required by children generally.

Special needs may develop in-utero and be present at birth. For example: congenital heart conditions.

Special needs may develop from a physically traumatic event. For example: a significant leg injury as the result of a car accident.

Special needs may develop from a mental or emotional condition. For example: depression and anxiety.

Special needs may develop naturally with no known direct cause. For example: autism.

    If you are a parent or caregiver of a child with a special need or concerned that your child is at risk of having a special need and would like additional information or support please call (530)822-7215 or 1-800-371-3177 or complete the referral and email to MCAH@co.sutter.ca.us or fax to (530)822-7223

    Research shows that one committed adult can help build resilience in a child through positive experiences and coping skills that can counterbalance significant adversity. Learn more

    Caregiver tips for building resilience in children:

    1. Spend time together Learn More
    2. Provide consistent guidance and structure. Learn More
    3. Give warm emotional support Learn More
    4. Find and celebrate strengths Learn More
    5. Teach positive thinking. Learn More

     

    Click HERE to learn more about caregiver tips for raising a special-needs child.