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.
Connect as a family and celebrate the season at inclusive and sensory-friendly events across Illinois and nearby communities!
The holiday season offers many opportunities to make special memories. But the large crowds, loud sounds an...
News
Make Holiday Memories at an Inclusive Event Near You
November 11, 2026
Connect as a family and celebrate the season at inclusive and sensory-friendly events across Illinois and nearby communities! The holiday season offers many opportunities to...
Our Family Advisory Council Open Forum on Nov. 5 is Canceled
October 21, 2026
PLEASE NOTE: Our Family Advisory Council open forum meeting on Nov. 5 has been canceled. We’re sorry to share that our Family Advisory Council (FAC)...
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...
Events
Webinar - "Thursday Resource Roundup Info Session with the Division of Rehabilitation Services"
November 12, 2026
A free webinar to learn about the programs and services available from the Division of Rehabilitation Services for people with disabilities and their families Every...
Webinar - “Social Stories: Preparing Our Kids and Ourselves”
November 12, 2026
A free webinar providing practical ways to ease your child’s anxiety before doctor appointments, school events or the busy holiday season STARNET Chicago and the...
Virtual - Advocate Children's Hospital Sibshops for Teens
November 13, 2026
Free, virtual educational and activity-based group for teens ages 12 and up who have a brother or sister with a disability or chronic condition Join...