Marion Resources
DSCC’s Importance of Friendships Tip Sheet
The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare needs learn about the importance of making friends, sharing ideas and interests, and respecting themselves and others.
DSCC’s Relationships and Sexuality Development Tip Sheet
Teens with disabilities have the same feelings, needs and desires as people without disabilities. The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare needs understand these feelings and learn about things to consider if they decide to date or have a personal relationship.
Relationships and Sexuality Development tip sheet in English
Relationships and Sexuality Development tip sheet in Spanish
DSCC’s Chores for Teens Tip Sheet
It’s important for teens to help around the house. This tip sheet from the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) will help teens with special healthcare needs understand how being responsible for chores at home can build new skills and greater independence as an adult.
This tips sheet also includes additional resources and a home living activities checklist.
DSCC’s Staying Healthy Tip Sheet for Teens
Teens of all ages and abilities can improve their quality of life through regular, moderate physical activity. The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help teens learn about the importance of exercising and finding activities that they enjoy doing.
DSCC’s Home Fire Safety Skills Tip Sheet
A fire can happen at any time. The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare needs and their families learn about practicing fire safety in the home.
DSCC’s My Body is Changing Tip Sheet
The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare needs navigate puberty and learn about the changes they are experiencing.
The tip sheet also includes information for parents on talking to your kids and surviving puberty.
DSCC’s Exploring Home-Based Supports Tip Sheet
The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare needs and their families explore programs, supports and housing options that best suit their needs.
This tip sheet provides information on:
- Planning
- Financial help and paying for needed supports
- In-home support and residential living options
- Other resources
Home-Based Supports, Day Programs and Housing Options tip sheet in English
Home-Based Supports, Day Programs and Housing Options tip sheet in Spanish
DSCC’s What To Do In A Medical Emergency Tip Sheet
Emergencies can happen at any time. This tip sheet from the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) can help transition-age youth prepare for emergency situations. It includes information on how to make a plan and helpful emergency resources.
DSCC’s Annual Health Visits for Teens Tip Sheet
Regular checkups or health visits are a part of everyone’s life. This tip sheet helps young adults understand the importance of annual health visits during the transition to adulthood.
DSCC’s Insurance for Children Tip Sheet
It’s important to understand how your insurance works. This tip sheet from the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) covers what to know about your child’s insurance coverage.
Insurance for Children tip sheet in English
Insurance for Children tip sheet in Spanish (coming soon)