CMH is a financial assistance program funded by a state and county partnership, for families with children with special health care needs. The Public Health Nurse facilitates the program assisting the family with an application; information on MCH approved providers and a case management for those approved for the program.

CMH provides financial services to rule out a handicapping condition, determine a diagnosis, or establish a plan of treatment for a child already diagnosed with a medical condition. There is no financial eligibility for the diagnostic program. For those diagnosed with an eligible condition, the program offers the potential for a treatment program.​