Youth Services Survey (YSS)

YSS Overview

CA Dept of Health Care Services (CA-DHCS) utilizes the Youth Services Survey (YSS) and the Youth Services Survey for Families (YSS-F) to collect Consumer Perception Survey (CPS) data for youth receiving mental health services from County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services for Children and Youth (BHS-CY). Survey administration occurs annually, during a one week period in Spring. Information is collected from parents/caregivers (all youth clients) and youth (13 years and older) on satisfaction with services and service impact.

CPS assessment surveys should be completed on every child that receives eligible services during the data collection period. All mental health services are included except for inpatient services, juvenile hall services, and crisis services. All of the items are to be completed directly by the parent/caregiver or youth.

Quick Reference

Administered to all parents/caregivers regardless of the youth's age AND all youth 13 years and older who receive billable services during the YSS period.

Age	Youth	Parent/Caregiver
0–12 years	—	X
13–17 years	X	X
18+ (still in BHS-CY)	X	—

Spring 2026 Important Dates

YSS Material Distribution: TBA
YSS Administration Training: TBA
YSS Data Collection: TBA
Electronic Survey Submission Deadline: TBA
Paper Survey Submission: TBA

Please make sure respondents have privacy when filling out forms.

Spring 2026 Administration

YSS will be administered both electronically (online) and in paper form.

Spring 2026 YSS Materials and Links

YSS Administration Webinar (TBA)
YSS Administration Webinar Slides (TBA)
Spring 2026 Web-based Surveys (TBA)
Spring 2025 YSS QR codes (TBA)
Spring 2026 PDF Survey Files (TBA)