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.

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Who we help.

We serve thousands of families in all counties across the State of Illinois.

(The Division of Specialized Care for Children) was one of the first organizations to step into our lives. They were some of the first social workers who came into our home and really began helping us to navigate our new lives with a medically complex child.
— Erica Stearns, mother of Margot and Caratacus

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Events

  • Monthly Parent Support Group in Freeport for Families of Children With Disabilities

    May 27, 2025

    Free monthly meetups for families seeking support and conversation Join Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford's Family Support Services for its Parent Support Group. The...

  • Virtual Congenital Heart Disease Bereavement Support Group

    May 27, 2025

    A free online bereavement support group for those who have lost someone to congenital heart disease (CHD) Join Conquering Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)'s Bereavement Support...

  • Epilepsy Advocacy Network Support Group in DeKalb

    May 28, 2025

    A free monthly support group for people with epilepsy, caregivers, family, friends and community members Join the Epilepsy Advocacy Network (EAN)'s support group in DeKalb....