California Children's Services

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

California Children's Services (CCS) is a program within Sacramento County's Division of Public Health that provides diagnostic and treatment services, medical case management, and physical and occupational therapy services to children and young adults under 21 years of age with CCS-eligible medical conditions.

Helpful Information to get to know CCS

Sacramento County CCS Program Brochure [English | Spanish]

State of California CCS Program Brochure [English | Spanish]

State of California CCS Family Handbook [English | Spanish]

MEDICAL THERAPY PROGRAM

The California Children's Services (CCS) Medical Therapy Program (MTP) provides occupational and physical therapy services to children birth to 21 years of age who have medically eligible conditions. Therapy is provided without cost to the family, regardless of income, at the Medical Therapy Unit Learn more about the Medical Therapy Program.

CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Each CCS client is assigned to a Medical Case Management Nurse (MCMN) and a Health Service Coordinator (HSC). Family Navigator (FN) is available to all of our CCS clients/families.

Call CCS When:

You have questions about your CCS.
You just moved to Sacramento County and your child has CCS.
You have questions about your Medi-Cal.
You can't get in to see a specialist.
You have questions about or can't get your therapy, medical equipment, or supplies.
You can't get a ride to your doctor's appointments.
You need referrals to adult specialists.

TO QUALIFY

Your child may qualify if he/she meets all four CCS criteria:

Age eligible: Your child is under 21 years old.
Medically eligible: Your child has a physical disability or medical condition that is covered by CCS.
Residentially eligible: Your child lives with a parent or guardian who lives within Sacramento County.
Financially eligible: Your child has Medi-Cal, Optional Targeted Low Income Children's Program (OTLICP), your family’s adjusted gross income is less than $40,000/year, or out-of-pocket medical expenses are expected to be more than 20 percent of your family's adjusted gross income.

HOW TO REFER A CHILD TO CCS

Anyone can refer a child to CCS, including physicians and families.
Families can:

Complete the CCS application, See how to submit the application below.
Include all of the information requested.

The application will be reviewed, and the family will be notified of the next steps in the process.
Apply to Medi-Cal if CCS asks you to do so.

To start the process of applying for your child please see the links below to access the application.

CCS Application in English CCS Application in Spanish

HOW TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO CCS

POSTAL MAIL

Sacramento County CCS

9616 Micron Avenue Suite 970

Sacramento, CA 95827

EMAIL

DHSPUBHCCS@saccounty.gov

FAX

(916) 854-9500

DROP OFF IN PERSON

Sacramento County CCS

9616 Micron Avenue Suite 970

Sacramento, CA 95827

CCS PORTAL

Click this link to submit an application on the CCS Client Portal.

CCS Client Portal

CCS CLIENT PORTAL

Exciting News! CCS has launched the new CCS Client Portal.

This allows clients to send applications and/or financial documents, check the status of their eligibility, and see authorizations. You are also able to send messages to your CCS team members.

We are here to help make your communication with CCS better!

Call the CCS office at 916-875-9900 and ask to speak to your assigned Health Services Coordinator. They will assist you with signing up for full CCS Client Portal access.

Click here to visit the CCS Client Portal

CCS NEWSLETTER

If you have a child who is receiving CCS services and would like to receive the Quarterly CCS Newsletter to your personal email, please call 916- 875-9900 and ask to speak to Family Navigator or click the button below to sign up online.