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Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS)

Home/community mental health and substance use services for Medicaid youth under 21, including family peer support and crisis intervention.

Questions to ask the program

These are questions to ask the program, not a verdict on your eligibility. Confirm the current rules directly with the program.

  • Does the person receiving care live in New York? Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
  • Is there a caregiver-specific department, coordinator, or support line? Ask for it by name. Many agencies have one that isn’t advertised on the website.
  • What documents do you need from us to start an application?
  • Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?

What this record does not yet say

  • authority id
  • a summary of what the benefit provides
  • benefit categories
  • a direct application link