We’re here to help.
We partner with Illinois families and communities to help children and youth with special healthcare needs connect to services and resources.
How we help.
How we help you and your child depends on your specific preferences and needs. Our Care Coordinators can support you in the following areas:
Who we help.
We serve thousands of families in all counties across the State of Illinois.
(The Division of Specialized Care for Children) was one of the first organizations to step into our lives. They were some of the first social workers who came into our home and really began helping us to navigate our new lives with a medically complex child.
NurseNet helps Home Care Program families connect with nursing agencies to find available nurses in your area.
Finding in-home nurses can be challenging for many families caring for children and adults with complex medical needs.
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An opportunity for youth to help improve transition support and make a difference!
Youth with special healthcare needs should have a big role in shaping their future and helping improve support for others.
We want to hear fr...
Our list of camps and activities all over Illinois can help you find the right fit for your child
Summer and the long break from school are right around the corner!
The good news is there are a variety of programs throughout...
News
DSCC Earns Case Management Accreditation
May 7, 2024
The prestigious achievement recognizes our commitment to providing the highest quality service and support to our participant families. We are proud to share a significant...
Important DSCC Contact Information Updates
April 30, 2024
Participant families, please save our (800) 322-3722 number to your contact list! As part of our commitment to serving our participant families, we want to...
DSCC Creates New Tool to Improve Families' Access to Available In-Home Nursing
April 9, 2024
NurseNet helps Home Care Program families connect with nursing agencies to find available nurses in your area. Finding in-home nurses can be challenging for many...
Events
Webinar - "Family Matters 30-Minute Message: Who We Are and What We Do!"
May 9, 2024
Learn about Family Matters and the services the organization offers in just 30 minutes! Join the Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center for this...
DSCC Family Advisory Council Open Forum
May 9, 2024
A virtual forum for all families of children with special healthcare needs to share their feedback and experiences Family input is important to us here...
Webinar - "Respiro de emergencia: lo que necesita saber"
May 9, 2024
Únase a Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD) mientras organizamos un seminario web presentado por la Coalición de Respiro de Illinois (IRC) y aprenda cómo...