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.
We’ve been quite fortunate, blessed I would say, to have phenomenal Care Coordinators through DSCC, and I don’t take that for granted at all. They have a wealth of information. I’ve learned so much through my interactions with DSCC.
Come visit DSCC at the fair’s Sensory Station on Aug. 13-17 and enjoy special sensory-friendly Sunflower Hours on Aug. 15
We are excited to once again partner with the Illinois State Fair to provide inclusive, accessible fun for famil...
News
Sensory-Friendly Fun and Support at the 2026 Illinois State Fair in Springfield
July 13, 2026
Come visit DSCC at the fair’s Sensory Station on Aug. 13-17 and enjoy special sensory-friendly Sunflower Hours on Aug. 15 We are excited to once...
Learn How Supported Decision-Making and Guardianship Can Help You Plan for the Future
May 13, 2026
Join our free webinar on June 8 for families of youth with special healthcare needs transitioning to adulthood When a young person with special healthcare...
Share Your Input at Our May 7 Family Advisory Council Open Forum
April 17, 2026
We invite all Illinois families of children with special healthcare needs to share their feedback and experiences at this virtual forum. Join us for an...
Events
Virtual - Family Support Group from The Arc of Illinois
July 28, 2026
Free virtual monthly support group for families and caregivers of loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities Join The Arc of Illinois' virtual Family Support...
"Your Child, Your Voice: Summer Webinar Series - Know Your Rights, Lead with Confidence"
July 29, 2026
A free summer webinar series to help families gain tools, confidence and knowledge for navigating the special education system Join the Office for Students with...
July 30, 2026
Find the tools, confidence and knowledge needed to navigate the special education system successfully in this free webinar series for parents and caregivers of children...