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

  • Community Resource Picnic and Resource Fair in Woodstock

    June 6, 2025

    Join this free picnic and community resource fair where everyone is welcome! Options & Advocacy for McHenry County will host its annual Community Picnic and...

  • Mañanas en el Museo / Mornings at the Museum in Chicago

    June 7, 2025

    A free, sensory-friendly opportunity for families to enjoy museum exhibits, the art studio and other activities Join the National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA) for...

  • Camp Roehr (Ruling Over Epilepsy Helps Realize Dreams) in Potosi, Mo.

    June 7, 2025

    A seven-day residential camp for children and teenagers ages 6 to 17 with epilepsy The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois (EFGSI) is hosting Camp...