Children's Waiver HCBS and Children and Youth Evaluation Services (C-YES)

Home and community services including caregiver training, respite and caregiver/family advocacy for children at risk of institutional placement; since Jan 1 2026 DOH runs C-YES for children without Medicaid. Phone 1-833-861-4467.

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