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.
Learn practical strategies and tools to plan for the transition to adulthood during our free two-part series
Families can face new challenges and shifting roles as young people move toward adulthood.
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HFS has received the necessary federal approval for the Jan. 1, 2025, rate increase to take effect.
We have an important update on the rate increase for in-home nurses originally set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
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News
Webinar Series to Help Families, Caregivers and Youth Navigate the Transition to Adulthood
May 14, 2025
Learn practical strategies and tools to plan for the transition to adulthood during our free two-part series Families can face new challenges and shifting roles...
Our New Claims Processing System is Live!
May 13, 2025
The new system offers faster, more efficient claims processing Our new, centralized claims and provider management system for the Division of Specialized Care for Children...
Upcoming NurseNet Planned Maintenance
April 29, 2025
Our NurseNet site will be unavailable during scheduled maintenance from May 1-11 The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) will implement a new claims...
Events
Webinar - "Special Education Rights: Discipline and IDEA"
May 17, 2025
A free webinar covering the discipline process for children receiving special education services and their rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Join...
May 17, 2025
Un evento gratuito que incluye un panel sobre discapacidades del desarrollo intelectual y una feria de recursos Acompáñenos en un evento informativo diseñado para animar...
PKU Family Fun Day 2025 in Aurora
May 17, 2025
Gather for a day of fun with friends, family and others in the community with phenylketonuria (PKU) Join the PKU of Illinois Organization for "Phenylketonuria...