Data helps DSCC put children with special healthcare needs at the center of a seamless support system. The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) partners with families to help…
Pilot study of barriers to and promising practices for the inclusion of diverse families in a peer support program. Parents of children with disabilities benefit from receiving support from other parents who have a child…
DSCC parent Gina Jones will work with families north of Interstate 80. The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) is proud to welcome a new part-time Family Liaison to…
ComEd launched a utility assistance program for those facing unexpected medical expenses The HEAL program helps ComEd customers pay their electric bill when they experience unexpected medical expenses. HEAL comes from the Hospital-Based Energy Assistance and…
“It’s a wonderful place of serenity and refuge.” Outside the Naperville location of Almost Home Kids, a garden has been created for children, siblings, parents, guests, and volunteers. Visitors enjoy the soothing water fountain, figures of kites, flowers, and deer…
Daisy Chavez was honored with the UIC Division of Specialized Care for Children 2015 Award of Merit and Distinction. Chavez is a bilingual Social Work Aide in the Chicago Home Care Regional Office. “Ms. Chavez consistently demonstrates a positive, ‘can-do’…
New affiliation agreement allows for seamless care. The Shriners and UI Health created an affiliation that allows patients easier access to doctors. This UI Health article details how patients will benefit from the new arrangement….
Offer comments on Illinois’ plan to transition into new Medicaid rules. The federal Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) issued new rules affecting Home and Community Based Waivers. This includes the Home Care Program…
Students and physicians learned about the Home Care Program. Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine invited UIC Specialized Care for Children’s Director, Thomas Jerkovitz, to share the vision for the Home Care Program during Grand…
Find out about programs from the Chicago Park District. Chicago parks have over 20 specialty locations and special recreation programs for people who have physical or intellectual disabilities, who are blind or visually impaired, or…
