Personalized, compassionate care keeps Missouri’s children and young adults thriving at home.

Since 1999, New Beginnings CDS and In-Home Services has been a trusted name in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area, offering compassionate, efficient, and stress-free services to families in need. Their latest initiative, the HCY Program, is designed to provide tailored support for Missouri children and young adults with special health care needs, ensuring they can thrive in the comfort of their homes surrounded by loved ones.
What is the HCY Program?
The HCY (Health Care for Youth) Program provides service coordination and authorization for medically necessary services for MO HealthNet fee-for-service participants from birth to age 21. Aimed at ensuring individuals with special health care needs remain safely in their homes, the program includes comprehensive assessments, home visits, and access to services such as in-home personal care and skilled nursing.
Key services provided include:
Personal care aide support
Private duty nursing
Skilled nursing visits
Advanced personal care for complex health needs
Who is Eligible?
To qualify for the HCY Program, participants must:
Be Missouri residents
Be between birth and age 21
Require medically necessary services
Be enrolled in MO HealthNet (fee-for-service)

Comprehensive Service Coordination
The HCY Program ensures families receive hands-on support at every step. A dedicated service coordinator works closely with participants and their families to:
Evaluate and assess individual needs
Develop and implement service plans tailored to those needs
Identify and connect families with service providers
Support families in accessing resources
Assist in establishing a reliable medical home
Provide guidance for transition planning
This holistic approach ensures children and young adults not only receive high-quality care but also benefit from seamless coordination across various support services.
How to Get Started
If you or someone you know could benefit from the HCY Program, getting started is just a phone call away. Call 1-866-835-3505 (press #1 for Pre-Screening) with the participant’s name, Medicaid number, date of birth, and phone number. You can also reach out to New Beginnings CDS at 314-991-7777 for more information.
New Beginnings CDS, located at 1470 S. Vandeventer Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63110, is here to provide the support your family deserves. Together, we can ensure brighter futures for the next generation!
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