System of Services?
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A system of services is a family-centered network of community-based services that is designed to promote the health and well-being of CYSHCN (Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs) and their families.
Bringing these services to families helps ensure that no child is left behind; and that mandates of the President's New Freedom Initiative are met. Community-based services may look different from state to state and community to community but they should all meet six performance measures.