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.
To have an organization that... (makes) the family’s job, even though it’s a difficult one, run more smoothly, that’s what Specialized Care for Children really does.
News
December 10, 2018
Marcus Theatres offers sensory-friendly showings for families with special needs. Marcus Theatres Reel Movies for Real Needs is a specially designed program to serve families with...
Olney Customer Service Associate Wins DSCC's 2018 Award of Merit
December 3, 2018
Olney Regional Office's Dalena Ralston honored for outstanding service to children with special healthcare needs. Dalena Ralston is the 2018 recipient of the Award of...
DSCC 2019 Calendar Contest Winners Announced
November 29, 2018
New promotional calendar features artwork from 15 young artists from across the state. The University of Illinois at Chicago's Division of Specialized Care for Children...
Events
Teen Holiday Party for Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Chicago
December 14, 2018
Free teen holiday party for eighth- through 12th-graders. Chicago Park District is hosting a fun night of dodgeball, basketball, 9 square-in-the-air, food and drinks, plus a...
Rockford Parent Support Group Meeting
December 14, 2018
Learn about empowering people with disabilities through Home Services. The December meeting of the Rockford Parent Support Group is scheduled for noon on Friday, Dec. 14....
Breakfast with Mr. & Mrs. Deaf Santa Claus in Chicago
December 16, 2018
Open to youth 12 and under with all types of hearing loss and children of deaf or hard-of-hearing parents. The Chicago Park District presents Breakfast with...