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.
Find out what our participant families can expect as we continue to roll out CarePay, our new claims processing system
We want to share our progress as we implement a new claims system and explain what this change means for you. ...
The council is a great opportunity to share your voice and help improve transition support for youth across Illinois.
Calling all teens and young adult with special healthcare needs in Illinois!
Would you like to make a di...
DSCC is proud to sponsor the expanded eHomeCare program to help families and home nurses improve their care knowledge and refresh their skills
We are excited to help expand a free online training program on how to care for children wi...
News
Update on DSCC's New Claims Processing System
October 2, 2025
Find out what our participant families can expect as we continue to roll out CarePay, our new claims processing system We want to share our...
Seeking Teens and Young Adults for Our Youth Advisory Council
September 25, 2025
The council is a great opportunity to share your voice and help improve transition support for youth across Illinois. Calling all teens and young adult...
Free Virtual Training Program on Caring for Children With Complex Medical Needs at Home
September 18, 2025
DSCC is proud to sponsor the expanded eHomeCare program to help families and home nurses improve their care knowledge and refresh their skills We are...
Events
Special Needs Superheroes Event in Mount Vernon
October 4, 2025
A free event featuring superheroes, face painting, live entertainment, food and fun for children and adults with disabilities and their families Superheroes will unite at...
"Celebration of Special Recreation" in Bolingbrook
October 4, 2025
Make connections and learn about community resources, disability services and adaptive recreation opportunities! Join the Bolingbrook Arts Council, Northern Will County Special Recreation Association (NWCSRA),...
Special Needs Resource Fair and Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat at Laremont School in Gages Lake
October 4, 2025
Free event featuring games, resources, sensory-friendly trunk or treating and more for families of children with disabilities Laremont School will host the "Special Needs Resource...