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Webinar – “What Families Need to Know About Care Coordination for Your Child With Special Needs”

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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A free, lunchtime webinar for caregivers and families to learn more about the Division of Specialized Care for Children’s services and support

The Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information Center webinar series will feature the  University of Illinois Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) and our services for families.

“What Families Need to Know About Care Coordination for your Child with Special Needs” will take place on Jan. 19 from 12 – 1 p.m.

As a parent or caregiver of a child with special needs, it can be difficult to navigate the maze of healthcare appointments, insurance or Medicaid coverage, available services and supports your child needs.

Molly Hofmann, DSCC’s Director of Care Coordination, System Development and Education, will explain how we can help. She will discuss:

  • Our care coordination and what it may include for a child with special needs
  • How care coordination can help your child get better care
  • Our Connect Care Program
  • How to receive care coordination from your child’s Medicaid managed care organization (MCO)

Register in advance for this free Zoom webinar.

Captioning will be offered in English and Spanish.

If interested in captioning in other languages, contact Mary Dixon at (815) 464-1832, ext. 1017 or mary@thearcofil.org by Jan. 5, 2022.