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.
To celebrate Eloise turning 3, her family threw a “groovy” birthday party to provide comfort and treats for patients and their families at OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois
Birthdays are major milestones in every child’s life. For f...
Updates make it simpler and more convenient for our participant families to share feedback
Our participant families are important to us, and your feedback matters. We’ve updated our family survey process to make it easier for you to s...
The B.E.S.T. research study looks at how care coordination services that include mental health support can benefit teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Adolescence can be a challenging time for teens with intellect...
News
DSCC Toddler’s Birthday Celebration Benefits Hospital Patients
January 27, 2023
To celebrate Eloise turning 3, her family threw a “groovy” birthday party to provide comfort and treats for patients and their families at OSF Children’s...
New Improvements to DSCC Family Surveys
January 24, 2023
Updates make it simpler and more convenient for our participant families to share feedback Our participant families are important to us, and your feedback matters....
Illinois Miss Amazing Empowers Girls and Women with Disabilities
December 20, 2022
The 2023 Illinois Miss Amazing program is accepting applications through March 1. Miss Amazing is a national nonprofit program that encourages girls and women with...
Events
Abe for All: Sensory-Friendly Sunday in Springfield
January 29, 2023
An inclusive, sensory-friendly event at the museum The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum (ALPLM) is hosting "Abe for All: Sensory Friendly Sunday" on Jan....
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago Virtual Teen Support Group
January 29, 2023
A virtual, monthly support group for teens with epilepsy Join the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago's " Virtual Teen Support Group" via Zoom. The group meets...
Red Kite: Acting & Movement Workshop in Chicago
February 1, 2023
A lively theatre workshop designed for young people ages 8 to 15 on the autism spectrum Join the Chicago Children’s Theatre for the Red Kite...