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.
The DSCC Family Portal can help you easily communicate with your care coordination team and find the information you need
It's important for our Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) participant families to be active partne...
A new video and an updated free online course are available to help support the care of children with tracheostomy tubes
Parents and caregivers have a lot to learn when their child needs a tracheostomy (trach) tube to breathe.
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News
Sensory-Friendly Holiday Happenings in Illinois
November 22, 2023
Fun, inclusive events the whole family can enjoy throughout Illinois! How will you make memories this holiday season? There are light displays, sensitive Santa opportunities,...
DSCC Rolls Out New Tool to Better Connect With Our Participant Families
October 27, 2023
The DSCC Family Portal can help you easily communicate with your care coordination team and find the information you need It's important for our Division...
DSCC Dad Helps Superheroes of All Abilities Unite in Southern Illinois
October 18, 2023
Pastor Tim Reynolds organizes the annual Special Needs Superheroes event to take place in Mount Vernon on Oct. 28 In Mount Vernon, superheroes of all...
Events
Youth Esports Series for Players Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
November 6, 2023
Calling all Esports players ages 13 and up who are deaf and hard of hearing! Do you love Fortnite, Rocket League, Mario Kart Deluxe...
Resource and Agency Fair in Charleston
November 30, 2023
A free event featuring resources and services for people with disabilities The Eastern Illinois Transition Planning Committee invites you to its "Resource and Agency Fair"...
Webinar - "Community Conversation: National Family Caregivers Month"
November 30, 2023
A free virtual opportunity providing conversation, connection and resources for parents, siblings and other caregivers Join the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) on...