Seeking Teens and Young Adults for Our Youth Advisory Council
The council is a great opportunity to share your voice and help improve transition support for youth across Illinois.
Calling all teens and young adults with special healthcare needs in Illinois!
Would you like to make a difference? Your voice can help shape programs and services for youth like you across the state.
We are looking for new members to join our Youth Advisory Council (YAC).
The YAC is an opportunity to share your feedback and help improve planning for the transition to adulthood. You can also strengthen your leadership skills and connect with other youth.
As a YAC member, you can:
- Learn about and help improve how the transition to adulthood works for Illinois youth with special healthcare needs
- Help us gain a better understanding of your and your peers’ transition needs
- Give a voice to what matters most to you
- Gain valuable leadership and advocacy experience
- Expand your network
The council is open to all Illinois youth ages 15 to 24 with special healthcare needs.
You do not need to be a Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) participant to join.
How to Join and Learn More
Members must complete an online application to join. (The application is also available in Spanish.)
Visit our Youth Advisory Council page for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.
You can also see the YAC flyer for more details:
If you have questions, please contact Claire Cook, DSCC’s Title V Program Transition Specialist, at clairer3@uic.edu or (800) 322-3722, ext. 21812.
Your perspective matters!