The Shannon Foundation
This non-profit organization helps pay for medical care for children whose families need financial assistance.
Developmental Disabilities Family Clinic
As a part of the UIC Department of Disability and Human Development, this clinic provides comprehensive assessment and treatment services for children, adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities.
Variety – The Children’s Charity of Illinois
Variety of Illinois’ mission is to improve the quality of life for children with disabilities by providing the equipment and experiences needed to reach their highest potential.
Its programs include Variety at Play, which offers inclusive, accessible activities for the whole family; Kids on the Go that provides mobility equipment not covered by insurance for children with disabilities; and Live to Achieve that encourages participation and excellence in adaptive sports.
Title V Programs by State
The Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant, Title V of the Social Security Act, is a federal program that aims to improve the health of all women, children and families. Each state has a Title V program that serves children with special health care needs.
The Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the Health Resources and Services Administration provides this list of state Title V program contact information.
North Suburban Special Recreational Association
NSSRA offers year-round recreation programs and services for children and adults with disabilities.
Midwestern University Dental Clinic
The Midwestern University’s Dental Institute provides excellent care, while teaching the dentists of tomorrow, at affordable prices.
555 31st Street
Downer’s Grove, IL 60515
Call (630) 743-4500 to schedule an appointment.
Home Accessibility Program (HAP)
Funded by the Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund, HAP provides funding to local governments and non-profit organizations throughout Illinois to provide home accessibility grants to their local constituency. These grants help people stay in their homes and prevent premature or unnecessary institutionalization of the elderly and people with disabilities.
Informational Classes by Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
The hospital offers a broad range of informative classes such as gluten-free cooking and how illness impacts teenagers.
T.O.U.C.H.
The Organization for Understanding Congenital Hearts (T.O.U.C.H.) provides support and information to empower families, children, youth and adults with congenital heart defects.
For additional information, contact touchhearts365@gmail.com
Dunlap & Central Illinois Special Needs Parent Group
A forum for parents to discuss different topics for their special needs children.
Meets monthly at Dunlap Valley Middle School.
For additional information, contact Libby at (309) 693-0514 or email dunlapparentgroup@att.net.