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

  • Monthly Virtual Alliance of Phenylketonuria (PKU) Round Table Meet-Up for 18 and Older

    September 9, 2025

    Free virtual monthly meetup for adults 18 and older affected by phenylketonuria (PKU) Join the Alliance of Phenylketonuria (PKU) Families' virtual "PKU 18+ Round Table"...

  • Music Meets Developmental Milestones in Champaign

    September 10, 2025

    Enjoy a free music class designed for fun and supporting your child’s developmental milestones Join Crisis Nursery's Paving Pathways and the Champaign Park District for...

  • Free Car Seat Check in Carbondale

    September 10, 2025

    The Little Resource Center will provide free car seat safety checks on Sept. 10 and 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. Is your child's car...