More than 1 in 4 children (26.2%) in the U.S. have a special health care need, representing over 19 million children.
The Florida Department of Health’s Title V Program supports the health of children and young adults with chronic and serious physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional conditions through a comprehensive system of care.
Title V Technical Advisory Panel
Learn more about panel recommendations on best practices and initiatives that focus on improved health outcomes for children and youth with special health care needs.
Authorized by Title V of the Social Security Act, the Maternal Child Health Services Block Grant supports the infrastructure for our Title V Program. The Children’s Medical Services Act and the national Standards for Systems of Care Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs provides direction in action planning.
Florida’s Title V Program workforce works to establish and maintain strong service networks through state, regional, and community relationships.
Survey for Child and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
DOH will use the results of this survey to identify challenges for families with children and youth with special health care needs that can be addressed through community action. Your opinion is important and your answers will be private and anonymous.
For Caregivers
The purpose of this survey is to get your opinions about access to your child’s primary care physician or patient-centered medical home.
If you have any questions, please email us or call 850-245-4200.
For Youth
The purpose of this survey is to get your opinions about accessing needed community-based health care services in your area.
If you have any questions, please email us or call 850-245-4200.
Child Need Index & Factors
The Florida Department of Health’s Division of Children’s Medical Services (CMS) works with many partners in local communities, across Florida, and around the country to help protect and improve the health of children and teens.
CMS uses data and proven methods to understand where help is needed most.
One of the tools used is the child needs index and factors. By using the mapping tool, CMS can see which areas of Florida have the greatest need for children’s health services.
This helps CMS decide where to train and support health care providers so they can better care for children with complex medical needs.
Mapping Tool
The maps shows pediatric care providers who may care for children with special health needs and demographic information. The population maps are updated every two years, and the provider maps are updated every year.
Contact your local Title V team
| Region | Contact | Counties |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest/Big Bend | CMSTitleVNWBigBend@FLHealth.gov | Jackson, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Washington, Bay, Walton, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Escambia, Gadsden, Franklin, Liberty, Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor |
| North Central | CMSTitleVNorthCentral@FLHealth.gov | Flagler, Hamilton, Suwannee, Lafayette, Dixie, Baker, Gilchrist, Columbia, Union, Alachua, Bradford, Nassau, Duval, Clay, Putnam, St. Johns, Volusia, Lake, Sumter, Hernando, Citrus, Marion, Levy, |
| Central | CMSTitleV_Central@FLHealth.gov | Brevard, Orange, Seminole, Osceola |
| Tampa Bay/Southwest | CMSTitleVTB_Southwest@FLHealth.gov | Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Hillsborough, Charlotte, Collier, Lee, Manatee, Sarasota, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Hardee |
| South/Southeast | CMSTitleVSouth_Southeast@FLHealth.gov | Broward, Indian River, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, St. Lucie |