Find out about news and events for children with special healthcare needs.
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NurseNet helps Home Care Program families connect with nursing agencies to find available nurses in your area. Finding in-home nurses can be challenging for many families caring for children and adults with complex medical needs….
An opportunity for youth to help improve transition support and make a difference! Youth with special healthcare needs should have a big role in shaping their future and helping improve support for others. We want…
Our list of camps and activities all over Illinois can help you find the right fit for your child Summer and the long break from school are right around the corner! The good news is…
Programs offering free tax preparation and help filing tax returns are available to eligible individuals and families across Illinois. People with disabilities, families with low income, taxpayers who speak limited English, and individuals over the…
“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…
