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.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a safety recall for certain Resmed Astral 100 and 150 ventilators.
Attention Home Care Program families! We have an important announcement about a safety recall that may affect your ch...
News
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...
Important Ventilator Recall Information for Home Care Program Families
August 11, 2026
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a safety recall for certain Resmed Astral 100 and 150 ventilators. Attention Home Care Program families! We...
Sensory-Friendly Fun and Support at the 2026 Illinois State Fair in Springfield
July 13, 2026
Come visit DSCC at the fair’s Sensory Station on Aug. 13-17 and enjoy special sensory-friendly Sunflower Hours on Aug. 15 We are excited to once...
Events
September 17, 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...
flok Family Camp in New Hampshire for Individuals With PKU and Inherited Metabolic Disorders
September 17, 2026
Family camp offers connection and learning opportunities for individuals affected by PKU (phenylketonuria) or any inherited metabolic disorder Family camp will take place on Sept....
September 17, 2026
Evento virtual en español para familias de estudiantes con discapacidades “Cuentas IL ABLE: Lo que deben saber los padres, tutores y familias de personas con...