We’re here to help.

We partner with Illinois families and communities to help children and youth with special healthcare needs connect to services and resources.

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Who we help.

We serve thousands of families in all counties across the State of Illinois.

(The Division of Specialized Care for Children) was one of the first organizations to step into our lives. They were some of the first social workers who came into our home and really began helping us to navigate our new lives with a medically complex child.
— Erica Stearns, mother of Margot and Caratacus

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Events

  • Webinar – “From Dinner to Direction: Filling Your Transition Plate”

    September 17, 2025

    Free interactive webinar covering critical topics and resources for anyone supporting transition-age youth with disabilities Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (Family Matters PTIC)...

  • Webinar – “Chaos to Calm: Using Brain Science to Understand Regulation”

    September 17, 2025

    Free webinar for families and professionals on recognizing signs of dysregulation in children and applying strategies to help Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center and the...

  • Webinar – “Seven Considerations Of Autism: ASD and the IEP”

    September 17, 2025

    A free webinar covering state guidelines and tips for developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Join the Resource...