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.
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
Inclusive Game Night in La Grange
October 6, 2026
Enjoy an hour of friendship, fun and inclusion at this game night for youth ages 11 to 21 of all abilities and neurotypes Join Speech-Language...
Parent Webinar Series - "Introduction to Specific Learning Disabilities: A Guide for Parents"
October 6, 2026
Celebrate National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month in October with a free, four-part parent webinar series packed with practical tools to support learning Join Family Matters...
Virtual Parent/Caregiver Educational Series - "Structuring Free Time"
October 7, 2026
A free webinar series designed for families who have a child with a new autism diagnosis or are exploring a possible diagnosis Have Dreams will...




