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.
News
DSCC Helps Give One Family a Safer Night’s Sleep
April 8, 2026
A DSCC Care Coordinator partnered with community organizations to create a custom SeizureSense alert system for a teen with complex needs and her deaf parents....
Share Your Feedback on Proposed MFTD Waiver Improvements
March 30, 2026
The public comment period is open until April 22 Families have an opportunity to share feedback on proposed improvements to the Medicaid Home and Community-Based...
Planned Maintenance for NurseNet and Provider Portal
March 13, 2026
Our NurseNet and Provider Portal sites will be briefly unavailable starting at 8 p.m. on March 14 The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC)...
Events
Virtual - Advocate Children's Hospital Sibshops for Teens
April 17, 2026
Free, virtual educational and activity-based group for teens ages 12 and up who have a brother or sister with a disability or chronic condition Advocate...
Siblings of Children With Disabilities Workshop in Dixon
April 18, 2026
A fun and free workshop for siblings of children with disabilities to converse, create and spend time in nature. STAR NET Regions I & III,...
Sibshops for Siblings of Children with Disabilities in Huntley
April 18, 2026
A free opportunity for siblings of children with disabilities to make friends and spend time with peers in a recreational setting Join the Northern Illinois...