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Who We Are

Health Services for Children with Special Needs serves children and young adults up to age 26 who live in Washington, DC and receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

We focus on young people with special health care needs, providing your child with the attention and level of care that helps make their life as full as possible.

Message from the CEO

Anna Dunn, CEO, HSCSN

Anna Dunn, MBA
CEO, Health Services for Children with Special Needs

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Our Health Care Plan

HSCSN is the contracted healthcare plan provider for the District of Columbia's Child and Adolescent Supplemental Security Income Program (CASSIP) for children and young adults. HSCSN provides complete care for children and young adults with special health care needs. As an enrollee, you will have access to quality health care services and benefits.

Health and Family Support Programs

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HSCSN enrollees and their family support systems have access to free programs and resources to help manage medical conditions and improve overall health and well-being.

Programs include fitness and nutrition classes, health management programs, and parent advocacy groups.

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Federal Holiday Office Closures

Our offices observe the following federal holidays and will be closed. Please plan your visits or calls appropriately.

  • New Year's Day (January 1)
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Third Monday in January)
  • Presidents' Day (Third Monday in February)
  • Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
  • Independence Day (July 4)
  • Labor Day (First Monday in September)
  • Veteran's Day (Novemebr 11)
  • Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November)
  • Christmas Day (December 25)

Upcoming Events

Youth Athletic Program (YAP) Fitness Activity

The program is designed to engage attendees in physical activity and promote the importance of making healthy choices.

Next Event Date: 

Location:  Joy Evans Therapeutic Recreation Center

New Enrollee Orientation

New to HSCSN? Join our orientation to learn more about HSCSN's services and benefits.

Next Event Date: 

Location: Zoom Meeting