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.
DSCC honors Meeka Hudson for her dedication to supporting Illinois children and youth with special healthcare needs and their families
Care Coordinator Meeka Hudson is the 2024 recipient of the University of Illinois Chicago’s Divisio...
Experience the magic of the season with Santa visits, light displays and other fun events happening throughout Illinois.
The holiday season is a time for joy, connection and celebration. For individuals with sensory sensitivities and...
Home Care Program parent praises NurseNet as an easy way to find available nurses in your area
The search for in-home nurses can be exhausting for many families of loved ones with complex medical needs.
Home Care Program par...
News
Mokena Care Coordinator Earns DSCC's Award of Merit
November 25, 2024
DSCC honors Meeka Hudson for her dedication to supporting Illinois children and youth with special healthcare needs and their families Care Coordinator Meeka Hudson is...
Sensory-Friendly and Inclusive Holiday Events for All Ages
November 23, 2024
Experience the magic of the season with Santa visits, light displays and other fun events happening throughout Illinois. The holiday season is a time for...
New Electronic Visit Verification System for In-Home Nursing
October 30, 2024
Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) is a system that electronically documents the time and location of care that in-home nurses provide. We have an important update...
Events
Virtual - Parents Raising Children with Autism Support Group for English Speakers
January 1, 2025
Find support and share experiences with other parents raising children with autism at this free monthly support group Join Easterseals Joliet Region's support group for...
Elevate Trampoline Park's Sensory Sunday for Children with Disabilities in Champaign
January 5, 2025
A quieter jumping experience for children with disabilities and sensory-sensitivities Join Elevate Trampoline Park for Sensory Sunday from 9 to 10 a.m. Get some energy...
Virtual - Parents Raising Children with Autism Support Group for Spanish Speakers
January 7, 2025
Find support and share experiences with other Spanish speaking parents and caregivers raising children with autism Join Easterseals Joliet Region's support group for "Parents Raising...