California Children's Services (CCS) Program:
CCS is California's medical program for treating children diagnosed with certain physically disabling medical conditions. CCS in Imperial County is comprised of two units: the Case Management Unit and the Medical Therapy Unit (MTU). CCS arranges, directs, and pays for medical care, equipment, and rehabilitation, when the program authorizes these services. Services can be authorized for children and young adults under 21 years of age who have eligible medical conditions and whose families are unable to pay for all or part of their care. However, it is important for you to know that CCS is not a health insurance program. It will not meet all of your child's health needs, only those related to the CCS eligible condition. For more information about eligibility contact CCS staff with the information listed below.

Program Mission:
Identify children who may need CCS specialized medical care. Encourage California families who have children with physically disabling medical conditions to obtain medical services necessary to bring about the maximum health of their children. Ensure medical and physical needs are met enabling each child to function at their highest mental and physical ability.

How we assist providers:
· Assistance with becoming a CCS approved provider
· Help with navigating the CCS/Medi-Cal system
· Expedite authorizations, claims approval and processing
· Provide information on client eligibility status
· There is no financial eligibility requirement for therapy services

How do you refer and apply?
Children or young adults can be referred by anyone. Referrals and applications are accepted at the office or by telephone, mail or fax. Please submit both by the using the contact information below on this page.
CCS Referral/Request for Services Form - (Anyone can complete)
CCS Application for Services - (Parents/Legal Guardian to complete

Links to Imperial County CCS units:
Eligibility Information:
797 Main Street, Suite A
El Centro, CA 92243
(a block away from the Public Health Department)
(760) 337-7834

Case Management Unit:

Ruth Cortez, RN
Phone: (760) 482-2972

Medical Therapy Unit:
Gayla Strong, OT
1528 S. Waterman Avenue
El Centro, CA 92243
Phone: (760) 312-6634

Program Contact Information:
Michelle Schenck-Soto, RN, BSN, PHN
Program Supervisor II
Phone: (760) 482-2978
Fax: (760) 482-2945
email: michellesoto@co.imperial.ca.us

Associated Links:
California State Department of Health Services
California State Office if Children's Medical Services
Center for Disease Control
Medi-Cal in California
California Children Services
http://www.dhs.ca.gov/pcfh/cms/ccs/