Illinois Employment & Training Center Network / Transition
One-stop shops providing workforce development services.
Transition Coalition
Information, support and linkages for all people interested and involved in transition. Free publications available.
Air Transportation: Charitable Resources
Bridges4Kids web site provides a list of charitable organizations that will provide free air transport for needy individuals to access needed health care services.
Early Intervention-Illinois Department of Human Services
Illinois’ Early Intervention Service System serves children less than 36 months of age with disabilities or developmental delays, or who are at risk of substantial delays.
Newborn Screening: IDPH Genetics Program
This explains the Illinois newborn genetic screening program.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
All Kids (Formerly KidCare)
The All Kids program offers many Illinois children comprehensive healthcare that includes doctors visits, hospital stays, prescription drugs, vision care, dental care and medical devices like eyeglasses and asthma inhalers. Some families pay monthly premiums for the coverage, but rates for middle-income families are significantly lower than they are on the private market. Low-income working families may qualify for help in paying insurance premiums.
Families USA
Extensive information on health care policy for all ages, lots on Medicaid, SCHIP, helpful consumer publications and fact sheets.
ERIC: Education Resources Information Center
ERIC is an online library of education research and information, sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education.
State of Illinois
Links to state government and state agencies.