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.

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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.
— Erica Stearns, mother of Margot and Caratacus

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Events

  • Webinar – WISE Event to Learn About the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Program

    January 27, 2026

    A free webinar to help Social Security Disability beneficiaries and their families/caregivers understand their options and successfully transition to work The Illinois Assistive Technology Program...

  • Family Support Services’ Parent Support Group in Freeport

    January 27, 2026

    Share parenting experiences, resources and uplift one another at this free support group for parents of children with autism and other disabilities Hope Wins and...

  • Virtual Listening Session for Medicaid Managed Care for Current and Former Youth in Care

    January 28, 2026

    An opportunity for current and former youth in care, and those who support them, to provide feedback and suggestions regarding Medicaid managed care (currently YouthCare)...