The Medicine Program
Program helps patients who may qualify to enroll in a patient assistance program. Prescription medicine is free to individuals in need if they meet the sponsor’s criteria.
Universal Telephone Assistance Program
Linkup and Lifeline are two federally funded programs that assist families with paying for telephone installation and monthly service. Eligibility requirements apply.
InfantSEE
A public health program that offers free optometric exams in the first year of life.
Medical Home Initiatives
The goal of the program is to support and provide advocacy for pediatric health care professionals who care for children with special needs in managed care arrangements.
IL. Developmental Disabilities Services
Information about Illinois Developmental Disabilities Service System including descriptions of residential programs, day programs and support services.
Maternal & Child Health Library
Information on a multitude of topics relating to maternal and child health and special needs.
College Illinois! 529 Prepaid Tuition Program
The College Illinois! Prepaid Tuition Program was established in 1997 to help make college a reality for Illinois families. College Illinois! helps to lock in the cost of college by allowing Illinois families to prepay for future tuition at today’s plan rates.
American Academy of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics Pediatrician Referral Service is intended for use by the general public to allow them quick access to information on pediatricians.
Illinois Families for Hands and Voices
This is a parent-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to help families with children who are deaf and hard-of-hearing.
US Department of Education
Site focusing on national efforts to improve education, promote new initiatives and partner with families to benefit children.