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.
All Illinois families of children with special healthcare needs are welcome to share their feedback and experiences at this virtual forum.
Join us for an opportunity to connect with other families and share your feedback on topics tha...
Home Care Program parent praises NurseNet as an easy way to find available nurses in your area
The search for in-home nurses can be exhausting for many families of loved ones with complex medical needs.
Home Care Program par...
The 2024 Illinois Statewide Transition Conference is happening on Nov. 7-8 in Springfield
Luz Diaz said she struggled emotionally before attending the Illinois Statewide Transition Conference.
She felt isolated and unsure o...
News
Share Your Input at Our Nov. 14 Family Advisory Council Open Forum
October 16, 2024
All Illinois families of children with special healthcare needs are welcome to share their feedback and experiences at this virtual forum. Join us for an...
NurseNet Simplifies the Search for In-Home Nursing
October 2, 2024
Home Care Program parent praises NurseNet as an easy way to find available nurses in your area The search for in-home nurses can be exhausting...
New Round of Free At-Home COVID Tests Now Available
September 27, 2024
A federal program that provides free at-home COVID-19 tests, including tests with enhanced accessibility, has resumed. Another round of free at-home COVID-19 tests is now...
Events
Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treat at DSCC's Mokena Regional Office
October 18, 2024
A free, sensory-friendly event for families DSCC participants at our Mokena Regional Office. Calling Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) participants based at our...
The Great Pumpkin Patch Event in St. Louis
October 18, 2024
A free inclusive event featuring Halloween-themed festivities for children who are deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, children of deaf parents, and their siblings Join DEAF,...
Halloween Bash for Young Adults With Disabilities in Rockford
October 18, 2024
A "spook-tacular" evening filled with dancing, games and more for young adults with disabilities ages 18 to 28 The Rockford Park District Therapeutic Recreation team will...