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.
Join our free webinar on June 8 for families of youth with special healthcare needs transitioning to adulthood
When a young person with special healthcare needs turns 18, their family often faces important decisions about independenc...
News
Learn How Supported Decision-Making and Guardianship Can Help You Plan for the Future
May 13, 2026
Join our free webinar on June 8 for families of youth with special healthcare needs transitioning to adulthood When a young person with special healthcare...
Share Your Input at Our May 7 Family Advisory Council Open Forum
April 17, 2026
We invite all Illinois families of children with special healthcare needs to share their feedback and experiences at this virtual forum. Join us for an...
DSCC Helps Give One Family a Safer Night’s Sleep
April 8, 2026
A DSCC Care Coordinator partnered with community organizations to create a custom SeizureSense alert system for a teen with complex needs and her deaf parents....
Events
AHIHA-Stan Mikita Hockey School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Bensenville
June 13, 2026
A free hockey camp for players who are deaf and hard of hearing with beginner through college-level ability Join the American Hearing Impaired Hockey Association...
Sickle Cell Disease Awareness and Support Event in Springfield
June 13, 2026
Learn more about sickle cell disease at this free event offering education, advocacy and resources The Village Cares and the National Marrow Donor Program will...
YMCA Camp Independence for Adults with Spina Bifida in Ingleside
June 14, 2026
A traditional overnight camp experience for adults aged 20 and older with spina bifida and other neurological disabilities Join YMCA Camp Independence for its overnight adult...