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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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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:

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Portrait of DSCC participant Malachi Chapman alongside his mother, Dena, and his brother, Josh

Who we help.

We serve thousands of families in all counties across the State of Illinois.

We’ve been quite fortunate, blessed I would say, to have phenomenal Care Coordinators through DSCC, and I don’t take that for granted at all. They have a wealth of information. I’ve learned so much through my interactions with DSCC.
— Dena Chapman, mom of Malachi

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Share Your Voice at Our Family Advisory Council Open Forum on Nov. 5
Share Your Voice at Our Family Advisory Council Open Forum on Nov. 5

Connect with other families, share your ideas and help shape future resources for families at this virtual meeting.

Our Family Advisory Council (FAC) invites you to connect with other families and share your feedback on topics that m...

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Share Your Voice at Our Family Advisory Council Open Forum on Nov. 5
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