What is the California Children's Services Program?
California's medical program for treating children with physically
handicapping conditions was started by the California Legislature
in 1927. Most handicapping conditions are eligible for benefits
under the CCS Program. This tax supported program provides specialized
medical care and rehabilitation for children whose families cannot
provide all or part of the care.
What are the CCS Program Goals?
- To locate California children who may need CCS specialized
medical needs.
- To encourage California families with physically handicapped
children to obtain the medical services necessary to bring about
the maximum development of their children.
- To help these California families obtain medical treatment
of the child's condition at the time care will be the most effective.
Who is eligible for the CCS Program?
The program is available to anyone who is:
- Newborn to 21 years of age; and
- Is a California resident; and
- Has a medical condition that is eligible for care under
CCS; and
- Whose family income is less than $40,000 a year
(State adjusted gross income). An individual whose
family has a higher income may receive services if
the estimated cost of care in one year is expected
to exceed 20 percent of income.
CCS Medical Therapy Unit
Physical and occupational therapy for children from birth
to age 21 with cerebral palsy and other neurological, neuromuscular
and orthopedic conditions.
Also See 
Child
Health and Disability Prevention Program (CHDP)
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