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.
The reassurance you gave me that (my Care Coordinator) was here and he understood and if I needed anything, I could just call or come to the office and it was OK. There was nothing we couldn’t handle.
DSCC partners with IL LEND to offer an online space for connection and education for parents and caregivers of DSCC participants
A new support group and educational webinar series provides an online space for parents and caregivers t...
Kimberley Firkins recognized for exemplifying DSCC’s mission to partner, help and connect
Kimberley Firkins is the 2021 recipient of the Award of Merit from the University of Illinois Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Childre...
Meals, financial help, health tips, condition-specific information, learning tools and more to support families of children with special healthcare needs.
Parents and caregivers have a lot to juggle as they care for a child with spec...
News
Parent Support Group and Webinar Series Open to All DSCC Families
January 14, 2022
DSCC partners with IL LEND to offer an online space for connection and education for parents and caregivers of DSCC participants A new support group...
Program Coordinator Assistant Earns DSCC’s 2021 Merit Award
December 8, 2021
Kimberley Firkins recognized for exemplifying DSCC’s mission to partner, help and connect Kimberley Firkins is the 2021 recipient of the Award of Merit from the...
Santa Making Sensory-Friendly Stops Statewide
November 23, 2021
Free Santa visits for children with autism and other special needs Are you ready for some Santa magic? Autism Speaks has partnered with Cherry Hill...
Events
Parent Support Group and Webinar Series
January 19, 2022
Join this free support group, a partnership between the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) and UIC’s Leadership and Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related...
Webinar - "What Families Need to Know About Care Coordination for Your Child With Special Needs"
January 19, 2022
A free, lunchtime webinar for caregivers and families to learn more about the Division of Specialized Care for Children's services and support The Arc...
January 19, 2022
A free webinar for parents and guardians who have children in Early Intervention (EI) who will turn 3 and transition to Early Childhood services...