There are a number of forms that our Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) participants must fill out. We’ve created three instructional videos to help our Spanish-speaking families fill out some of our most commonly used forms. These videos provide step-by-step instructions:

• Solicitud del Programa de DSCC. (Filling out the DSCC Program Application)
• Reembolso de Costos (Filling out the Reimbursement Cost Log)
• Asistencia de Viaje (Filling out the Travel Cost Log)

A seizure is a medical emergency. A Seizure Action Plan (SAP) contains tailored guidelines on how to respond during a seizure, based on the patient’s medical history. It includes health and medical information specific to the patient and helps others recognize seizures and the appropriate steps to take to keep them safe from injury or damage caused by prolonged seizures.

The Seizure Action Plan Coalition has several Seizure Action Plan examples and resources in English and Spanish to help you create your own plan. Resources are also available in other languages.

Epilepsy Alliance America manages the Seizure Action Plan Coalition.

AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois provides programs offering respite, legal services, counseling, financial help, training programs and more for caregivers and grandparents/relatives raising children. Residents in DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties may be eligible.

For questions, please contact AgeGuide at (800) 528-2000 or info@ageguide.org.

 

The Will-Grundy Transition Planning Committee strives to connect families to community-based services and providers for students and adults with disabilities. Made up of schools, agencies and not-for-profit organizations, the group is working together to improve vocational transition from education to jobs for all learners but particularly for individuals with disabilities.

The Will-Grundy Transition Planning Committee provides:

• Educational events
• A resource directory covering Will, Grundy and Kendall counties
• Recorded videos on a variety of topics
• Information about community resources and service providers grouped by type (advocacy, assistive technology, etc.)

The City of Peoria provides a variety of housing programs to help community members fix their properties, stay in their homes for longer and buy a home. Programs are available to help with:

• Emergency replacement of broken water heaters and furnaces
• Housing rehabilitation
• Ramp and roof programs for eligible homeowners
• Utility assistance program
• Down payment assistance

For questions about any of the programs, please call the City of Peoria at (309) 494-2273.

The Illinois Transformative Justice Law Project (TJLP) provides free information, training resources and life and gender-affirming legal services to everyone on the gender spectrum regardless of financial status. TJLP also provides:

• Workshops for organizations and groups wanting to learn more about allyship for trans and gender-expansive communities
• Free in-person and virtual name change services
• Name change guides
• Educational resources

For questions, please contact TJLP at (312) 558-1472 or namechange@tjlp.org.

The Illinois Financial Wellness Hub (FinWell Hub) provides free resources to help all Illinois residents plan a better financial future. The site offers a wide variety of tools and courses to help you create a learning experience tailored to your needs.

Topics include:

• Saving for an emergency
• Retirement planning
• Planning for a child’s education
• Managing debt
• Buying a home
• Estate planning
• Social Security
• Investing and more

PADS Lake County is a community-based organization that provides trauma-informed support, resources and shelter to individuals and families experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness. PADS services include:

• A day resource center
• An emergency shelter
• Homeless prevention and diversion program
• Supportive housing

For questions, please contact PADS Lake County at info@padslakecounty.org or call (847) 689-4357.

Rockin’ the Spectrum is a non-profit helping families and their loved ones with autism and other developmental disabilities. The organization works to promote autism acceptance and inclusion for all ages, and provides a space where loved one can be themselves and families can learn together in a judgment-free environment.

Located in McHenry County, Rockin The Spectrum provides:

• The Clubhouse, an indoor sensory play area
• Support, resources and advocacy
• A day program for youth 18 and older

For questions, please contact Rockin’ the Spectrum at (224) 538-9736 or rockinthespectrum@yahoo.com.

Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank works with 26 partner agencies in Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Knox, McDonough, Mercer, Peoria, Tazewell, Stark, and Warren counties. In addition to diapers, they provide period supplies and incontinence products.

For help, use this list to contact the partner agency closest to you. You can also visit the Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank FAQ page on their website for more information.