To ensure a comprehensive, coordinated, culturally effective, and consumer-friendly system of care that meets the needs of Maryland's Children and Youth with Specific Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) and their families.

To become a nationally recognized leader in developing the unique potential of each Maryland child and young person served through its comprehensive, fully integrated and consumer-friendly system of care.

1. Families of children and youth with specific health care needs partner in decision making at all levels and are satisfied with the services they receive.
   Family-Professional Partnerships - Maryland Data
2. Children and youth with specific health care needs receive coordinated, ongoing, comprehensive care within a medical home.  
   Medical Home - Maryland Data
3. Families of CYSHCN have adequate private and/or public insurance to pay for the services they need.
   Adequate Insurance - Maryland Data
4. Children are screened early and continuously for specific health care needs.
   Early and Continuous Screening - Maryland Data
5. Community-based services for children and youth with specificl health care needs are organized so families can use them easily.
   Easy to Use Community Based Services- Maryland Data
6. Youth with specific health care needs receive the services necessary to make transitions to all aspects of adult life, including adult health care, work, and independence.
   Youth Transition to Adulthood - Maryland Data