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.
Chicago Home Care Regional Office’s Yesenia Bustamante honored for outstanding service to children with special healthcare needs.
Yesenia Bustamante is the 2019 recipient of the Award of Merit from the University of Illinois at Chi...
"Let's include the kids who often feel as if they are forgotten."
Andrea Stambaugh's son, Axel, is 3 years old. He loves to keep up with other kids his age, and trick-or-treating on Halloween is no exception.
This fun tradi...
New Feb. 1 deadline gives affected DSCC participants more time to research and select a Medicaid managed care plan.
HealthChoice Illinois is the new Medicaid managed care program that is now required statewide.
The Illinoi...
News
Home Care Enrollment Assistant Wins DSCC's Award of Merit
November 11, 2019
Chicago Home Care Regional Office’s Yesenia Bustamante honored for outstanding service to children with special healthcare needs. Yesenia Bustamante is the 2019 recipient of the...
DSCC Mom Explains Teal Pumpkin Project's Value
October 28, 2019
"Let's include the kids who often feel as if they are forgotten." Andrea Stambaugh's son, Axel, is 3 years old. He loves to keep up...
October 16, 2019
New Feb. 1 deadline gives affected DSCC participants more time to research and select a Medicaid managed care plan. HealthChoice Illinois is the new Medicaid...
Events
Destination Discovery: Fall Extravaganza in Springfield
November 16, 2019
Event to support development through purposeful play and peer-to-peer interaction. GiGi's Playhouses are Down syndrome achievement centers that provide resources, specialized teaching and support to...
"Everyone at Play" at Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago
November 17, 2019
A free morning of museum exploration for children with special needs and their families. The "Everyone at Play" event for children with special needs and...
Low-Sensory Early Exploration at Museum of Science and Industry
November 17, 2019
A series of events dedicated to providing sensory-friendly time with Museum exhibits. Low-Sensory Early Exploration are free events at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry...