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.
(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.
HFS has received the necessary federal approval for the Jan. 1, 2025, rate increase to take effect.
We have an important update on the rate increase for in-home nurses originally set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
The Illi...
Check out our summer camp list to explore opportunities and find the right fit for your camper
Does your child want to make new friends? Develop new skills? Meet others with their condition or become more independent?
Head t...
Learn more about the MFTD, DRS and DDD Medicaid waivers and how they can help your family
Our annual Health Insurance Education Series returns in March to help families understand important health insurance topics.
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News
Our New Claims Processing System is Live!
May 13, 2025
The new system offers faster, more efficient claims processing Our new, centralized claims and provider management system for the Division of Specialized Care for Children...
Upcoming NurseNet Planned Maintenance
April 29, 2025
Our NurseNet site will be unavailable during scheduled maintenance from May 1-11 The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) will implement a new claims...
Rate Increase for In-Home Nurses Now Approved
April 11, 2025
HFS has received the necessary federal approval for the Jan. 1, 2025, rate increase to take effect. We have an important update on the rate...
Events
El seminario web - "Programa de Abogacía para Familias – Conoce Tus Opciones FAP"
May 14, 2025
¿Recibió recientemente una carta de notificación temprana o una carta de selección de PUNS? Únase a The Arc of Illinois' Programa de Abogacía para Familias...
Sensory-Friendly Family Night at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site in St. Louis
May 15, 2025
An opportunity for families with children with autism and other sensory-processing conditions to explore the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site Join Easterseals Midwest at...
Webinar - "Building a Path to Support: Navigating the Stages of Financial Planning"
May 15, 2025
A free webinar on navigating the stages of long-term financial planning for a fully dependent child with complex medical needs and disability The Courageous Parents...