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

  • Virtual - Parents Raising Children with Autism Support Group for English Speakers

    November 6, 2024

    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...

  • Webinar Series - "PUNS Know Your Options"

    November 7, 2024

    A free, monthly webinar series for families and individuals who have received an early notification/were selected for PUNS (Prioritization for Urgency of Need for Services)...

  • Virtual - Early Intervention Town Hall Meetings in Spanish, English and American Sign Language

    November 7, 2024

    Virtual meetings for families with children in early intervention to share experiences, ask questions and make suggestions for improvement The Illinois Department of Human Services'...