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.
HFS has received the necessary federal approval for the Jan. 1, 2025, rate increase to take effect.
We have an important update on the rate increase for in-home nurses originally set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
The Illi...
Check out our summer camp list to explore opportunities and find the right fit for your camper
Does your child want to make new friends? Develop new skills? Meet others with their condition or become more independent?
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Learn more about the MFTD, DRS and DDD Medicaid waivers and how they can help your family
Our annual Health Insurance Education Series returns in March to help families understand important health insurance topics.
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News
Our New Claims Processing System is Live!
May 13, 2025
The new system offers faster, more efficient claims processing Our new, centralized claims and provider management system for the Division of Specialized Care for Children...
Upcoming NurseNet Planned Maintenance
April 29, 2025
Our NurseNet site will be unavailable during scheduled maintenance from May 1-11 The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) will implement a new claims...
Rate Increase for In-Home Nurses Now Approved
April 11, 2025
HFS has received the necessary federal approval for the Jan. 1, 2025, rate increase to take effect. We have an important update on the rate...
Events
May 13, 2025
Free webinar series explaining Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Programs for Illinois Join the University of Illinois Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children...
Virtual - Alliance of PKU Families Round Table for Individuals 18 and Older
May 13, 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"...
"2025 TPC Disability Community Resource Fair" in Loves Park
May 13, 2025
Free community resource fair for people with disabilities of all ages and their families/caregivers and friends Join the Transition Planning Committee (TPC) of Boone, Ogle,...