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.
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.
Your feedback can help guide future improvements to the Home Care Program
Attention in-home nurses who care for children and adults in the Home Care Program!
We have a short survey asking about the challenges and successes...
News
Home Care Nurses, We Need Your Input!
October 1, 2026
Your feedback can help guide future improvements to the Home Care Program Attention in-home nurses who care for children and adults in the Home Care...
Meet Our Medical Advisory Board Member: Dr. Matthew Mischler
September 29, 2026
Helping youth with special healthcare needs find a safe landing spot in adult care As a physician and clinical professor of internal medicine-pediatrics, Dr. Matthew...
Share Your Feedback on a New MFTD Waiver Service
September 15, 2026
The proposed change would allow legally responsible adults to provide certified nursing assistance services to participants under age 21 Families have an opportunity to share...
Events
Falling for Friendship Event in Oswego
October 13, 2026
Celebrate friendships and a new season of inclusion at this free event for people of all abilities Best Buddies Illinois and Awesome Life Academy are...
El seminario web - "Programa de Abogacía para Familias – Conoce Tus Opciones"
October 14, 2026
¿Recibió recientemente una carta de notificación temprana o una carta de selección de PUNS? Únase al Programa de Abogacía para Familias de The Arc of...
October 15, 2026
Learn about Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC), a practical, family-centered framework for planning across the lifespan, in this free webinar series Family Matters Parent Training and...