Increased rates for in-home nurses will take effect on Jan. 1, 2024. We have an exciting update for our participants enrolled in the Home Care Program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid have approved a…
We’ve created free templates you can personalize to help doctors, schools and others get to know your child It takes a village to care for children and youth with special healthcare needs. Parents and caregivers…
DSCC honors Ned Kostur for outstanding service to Illinois children and youth with special healthcare needs and their families Care Coordinator Ned Kostur is the 2023 recipient of the University of Illinois Chicago’s Division of…
“SafeCare@Home4Kids” aims to understand and prevent safety issues at home for children with medical complexity The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) is excited to partner on a new research study to help improve…
Fun, inclusive events the whole family can enjoy throughout Illinois! How will you make memories this holiday season? There are light displays, sensitive Santa opportunities, parades and more going on throughout Illinois. Our Special Events…
The DSCC Family Portal can help you easily communicate with your care coordination team and find the information you need It’s important for our Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) participant families to be…
A new video and an updated free online course are available to help support the care of children with tracheostomy tubes Parents and caregivers have a lot to learn when their child needs a tracheostomy…
*Please see our updated news post, “New Round of Free At-Home COVID Tests Now Available,” for the most up-to-date information about free COVID-19 test availability. * A federal program that provides free at-home COVID-19 tests…
Illinois families gained knowledge and formed priceless relationships during the 2023 Institute for Parents of Preschool Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. The journey to the 2023 Institute for Parents of Preschool Children…
CountyCare awarded Tess Rhodes its Certificate of Excellence for her commitment and dedication Tess Rhodes is a registered nurse on our Quality Improvement Team. She collaborates with her Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC)…
