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“I want to improve the delivery of care to kids and families who have the most significant medical needs.” Dr. Carolyn Foster is a physician and researcher who has dedicated her career to improving the…
Our Home Care Family Outreach Associate Erica Stearns can offer support, connection and empowerment for DSCC families caring for loved ones with complex medical needs. We understand that caring for a loved one with complex…
“SafeCare@Home4Kids” aims to understand and prevent safety issues at home for children with medical complexity A research study is looking for families to help improve home health care for children with complex medical needs. The…
We are working with our state and provider partners to try to ensure there is no impact on our participants’ care. Late last week, we learned of a cyberattack affecting Change Healthcare. We want to…
Free virtual training sessions for Division of Specialized Care for Children participants, their families and anyone interested in learning more about health insurance topics Is figuring out your health insurance leaving you confused, frustrated or…
This free training program prepares graduate students, self-advocates and family members to be leaders in improving health services for people with disabilities. Family members, self-advocates and graduate students can apply for a free training program…
The annual academic scholarship program is taking applications for the upcoming school year through March 31. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is currently accepting applications for the 2024 DCFS Scholarship Program….
Our annual family survey is an easy way to share your feedback and make a direct impact. Our participant families are important to us, and your feedback matters. On Feb. 15, all Division of Specialized…
The B.E.S.T. study looks at how care coordination services that include mental health support can help teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The teenage years can be a challenging time for all teens, including teens…
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…
