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

Home Care Nurses, We Need Your Input!
October 1, 2026
Your feedback can help guide future improvements to the Home Care Program Attention in-home nurses who care for children and adults in the Home Care...

Meet Our Medical Advisory Board Member: Dr. Matthew Mischler
September 29, 2026
Helping youth with special healthcare needs find a safe landing spot in adult care As a physician and clinical professor of internal medicine-pediatrics, Dr. Matthew...

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...
Events
Special Needs Superheroes Event in Mount Vernon
October 3, 2026
A free event for children and adults with disabilities and their families featuring superheroes, face painting, live entertainment, food and fun! Superheroes will unite at...
Fall Fun at Blackberry Farm in Aurora
October 4, 2026
Free fall fun for families with children with disabilities at Blackberry Farm Join the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (FVSRA) Caregiver Network for "Fall Fun...
Fall 2026 Red Kite Storyhoppers for Young Children Ages 4-7 on the Autism Spectrum in Chicago
October 4, 2026
Fun, interactive creative drama class for youth on the autism spectrum ages 4 to 7 and a participating grown-up The Chicago Children's Theatre will host...




