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.
To have an organization that... (makes) the family’s job, even though it’s a difficult one, run more smoothly, that’s what Specialized Care for Children really does.
News
December 10, 2018
Marcus Theatres' offers sensory-friendly showings for families with special needs. Marcus Theatres Reel Movies for Real Needs is a specially designed program to serve families with...
Olney Customer Service Associate Wins DSCC's 2018 Award of Merit
December 3, 2018
Olney Regional Office's Dalena Ralston honored for outstanding service to children with special healthcare needs. Dalena Ralston is the 2018 recipient of the Award of...
DSCC 2019 Calendar Contest Winners Announced
November 29, 2018
New promotional calendar features artwork from 15 young artists from across the state. The University of Illinois at Chicago's Division of Specialized Care for Children...
Events
Breakfast with Mr. & Mrs. Deaf Santa Claus in Chicago
December 16, 2018
Open to youth 12 and under with all types of hearing loss and children of deaf or hard-of-hearing parents. The Chicago Park District presents Breakfast with...
December 19, 2018
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is presenting a live webinar for parents/guardians of students with disabilities. The webinar will air on Wednesday, Dec. 19, from 5...
2018 Special Needs Holiday Celebration in Aurora
December 23, 2018
Annual Autism Family Foundation celebration. The Autism Family Foundation's seventh annual Special Needs Holiday Celebration includes a visit with Santa, crafts and refreshments on Dec. 23....