Lombard Events - UIC Division of Specialized Care for Children

Virtual Listening Session for Medicaid Managed Care for Current and Former Youth in Care

Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 11:00 AM

An opportunity for current and former youth in care, and those who support them, to provide feedback and suggestions regarding Medicaid managed care (currently YouthCare)...

Webinar – “Kids’ Vaccines: The When, Why and What to Expect”

Friday, January 30, 2026, 12:00 PM

Webinar

A free webinar to help families learn about routine childhood immunizations and make informed, confident choices for their kids Join HealthyChildren.org for “Kids’ Vaccines: The...

Webinar Series on Transition to Adulthood – “Key Questions Families Should Ask in Secondary Transition Planning”

Friday, January 30, 2026, 12:00 PM

Education | Webinar

A free, four-part webinar series for families and educators providing practical tools and resources for strengthening transition planning for youth with disabilities in Illinois Join...

Virtual “Together From Anywhere” Event to Support Families and Providers of Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Saturday, January 31, 2026, 08:30 AM

Education | Webinar | Workshop

Free virtual webinars exploring strategies, tools and techniques to support children who are deaf or hard of hearing and the providers who work with them...

Virtual Book Study Series – “Organized and Engaged: Simple and Effective Strategies to Support Executive Function”

Thursday, February 5, 2026, 04:00 PM

Education | Webinar

Free virtual three-part book study providing in-depth information on children’s executive function skills and strategies for supporting them in the classroom and throughout the day...

Webinar Series on Transition to Adulthood – “Introduction to PUNS”

Friday, February 6, 2026, 12:00 PM

Education | Webinar

A free, four-part webinar series for families and educators providing practical tools and resources for strengthening transition planning for youth with disabilities in Illinois Join...

“In the Room” Webinars – “Unlocking Answers: What Every Parent Should Know About Genetic Testing”

Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 07:00 PM

Webinar

A free webinar for caregivers, families and professionals discussing genetic testing, what it can and can’t tell you, and an update on ongoing efforts to...

Webinar – WISE Event to Learn About the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Program

Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 11:00 AM

Webinar

A free webinar to help Social Security Disability beneficiaries and their families/caregivers understand their options and successfully transition to work The Illinois Assistive Technology Program...

Virtual – “Charting My Course: Youth Advocacy Group”

Thursday, February 12, 2026, 03:00 PM

Support Group | Webinar

A free monthly advocacy group where youth ages 14 to 22 will explore their transition plans and build confidence for life after high school Join...

Webinar Series on Transition to Adulthood – “Creative Secondary Transition Planning Using Charting the LifeCourse Tools”

Friday, February 13, 2026, 12:00 PM

Education | Webinar

A free, four-part webinar series for families and educators providing practical tools and resources for strengthening transition planning for youth with disabilities in Illinois Join...