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.
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 again partner with the Illinois State Fair to provide inclusive, accessible fun for famil...
News
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...
Share Your Input at Our May 7 Family Advisory Council Open Forum
April 17, 2026
We invite all Illinois families of children with special healthcare needs to share their feedback and experiences at this virtual forum. Join us for an...
Events
Illinois Low Protein Family Camp 2026 in Lacon
August 7, 2026
Enjoy a weekend filled with fun and making memories at the Illinois Low Protein Camp for individuals with PKU and inborn errors of metabolism and...
August 8, 2026
A free retreat and book study for Chicago moms of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs to relax, find support and gain balance STAR...
Catch-22 Resource and Transition Fair in Chicago
August 8, 2026
A free, one-stop resource and transition fair featuring organizations and information for youth and young adults with intellectual, developmental and mental health disabilities and their...