The Laws

Title V of the Social Security Act

The Social Security Act provides the basis for public health and wealth programs in the United States. Title V of the Social Security Act was passed in 1935, established three separate programs, and authorized federal grants to states for these programs. Included among these programs was the State Crippled Children's Services (CCS) Programs.

Multiple amendments to Title V (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Acts of 1981, 1985 and 1989) over the years resulted in changes to Title V legislation. What was originally the Crippled Children's Services Program is now the State Programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs (State CHSHN Programs).

The Division for Services for Children with Special Health Needs (DSCHSHN) is one of five divisions of the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). It oversees implementation of state programs for children with special health care needs (CSHCN) .

In California, the MCHB program that provides services to CSHCN under Title V is California Children Services (CCS).

To learn more about Title V:

Legislative History of Title V of the Social Security Act
http://www.sph.unc.edu/toolbox/tech_support/TitleV.pdf

A description of the history of the Title V program.

Title V of the Social Security Act
http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/ssact/title05/0500.htm

A link on the Social Security Administration's website to Title V legislation.