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.
Learn practical strategies and tools to plan for the transition to adulthood during our free two-part series
Families can face new challenges and shifting roles as young people move toward adulthood.
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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.
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News
Research Study Opportunity on the Transition to Adult Care
May 21, 2025
The study seeks people with special healthcare needs between the ages of 20 and 30 and their families Researchers at the University of Chicago are...
Webinar Series to Help Families, Caregivers and Youth Navigate the Transition to Adulthood
May 14, 2025
Learn practical strategies and tools to plan for the transition to adulthood during our free two-part series Families can face new challenges and shifting roles...
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...
Events
Monthly Parent Support Group in Freeport for Families of Children With Disabilities
May 27, 2025
Free monthly meetups for families seeking support and conversation Join Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford's Family Support Services for its Parent Support Group. The...
Virtual Congenital Heart Disease Bereavement Support Group
May 27, 2025
A free online bereavement support group for those who have lost someone to congenital heart disease (CHD) Join Conquering Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)'s Bereavement Support...
Epilepsy Advocacy Network Support Group in DeKalb
May 28, 2025
A free monthly support group for people with epilepsy, caregivers, family, friends and community members Join the Epilepsy Advocacy Network (EAN)'s support group in DeKalb....