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.
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 Program!
We have a short survey asking about the challenges and successes...
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...
Advocate Children's Hospital Sibshops for Children in Park Ridge
October 3, 2026
Free educational and activity-based group for children ages 6 to 11 who have a brother or sister with a disability or chronic condition Advocate Children's...
Webinar in Spanish - “Living Rare, Living Stronger Patient & Family Forum”
October 3, 2026
A free virtual rare disease event for patients, families and caregivers whose primary language is Spanish The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) will host...