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.
Home Care Program parent praises NurseNet as an easy way to find available nurses in your area
The search for in-home nurses can be exhausting for many families of loved ones with complex medical needs.
Home Care Program par...
The 2024 Illinois Statewide Transition Conference is happening on Nov. 7-8 in Springfield
Luz Diaz said she struggled emotionally before attending the Illinois Statewide Transition Conference.
She felt isolated and unsure o...
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...
News
NurseNet Simplifies the Search for In-Home Nursing
October 2, 2024
Home Care Program parent praises NurseNet as an easy way to find available nurses in your area The search for in-home nurses can be exhausting...
New Round of Free At-Home COVID Tests Now Available
September 27, 2024
A federal program that provides free at-home COVID-19 tests, including tests with enhanced accessibility, has resumed. Another round of free at-home COVID-19 tests is now...
September 12, 2024
The MCH Bridges podcast shares the story of how DSCC partnered with parent advocates and state agencies to allow generators to be an MFTD waiver...
Events
"Everyone at Play" at Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago
October 13, 2024
A free event for families of children with neuro differences and disabilities to explore, learn and build memories The Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago...
Chicago Park District Special Recreation Fall Program for Youth 13 and Older
October 14, 2024
Free opportunity to have fun and play games on Mondays for youth ages 13 or older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District...
Chicago Park District Special Recreation Gompers Park Social Club For Adults
October 14, 2024
Spend time with friends on Mondays at the Gompers Park Social Club for adults 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The Chicago Park...