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
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...
Learn How Supported Decision-Making and Guardianship Can Help You Plan for the Future
May 13, 2026
Join our free webinar on June 8 for families of youth with special healthcare needs transitioning to adulthood When a young person with special healthcare...
Events
Free Laundry Day in Harrisburg
September 14, 2026
Free laundry day offers support for substance use disorders and clean clothes Southeastern Illinois Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Treatment (SI SUPRT) will host a...
Deaf Inclusive Night at Wrigley Field in Chicago
September 14, 2026
Hey, batter, batter! Don't miss Deaf Inclusive Night at Wrigley Field! The Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) is teaming up with the Chicago Cubs for Deaf...
The Arc of Illinois' 2026 Mini Conference in Alsip
September 15, 2026
A conference highlighting disability services in Illinois The Arc of Illinois' Family Support Network and Family Advocate Program will host its 2026 Mini Conference on...