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.
How we help.
How we help you and your child depends on your specific preferences and needs. Our Care Coordinators can support you in the following areas:
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.
HFS has received the necessary federal approval for the Jan. 1, 2025, rate increase to take effect.
We have an important update on the rate increase for in-home nurses originally set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
The Illinois Department of...
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News
May 29, 2025
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Get Hopping to Sensory-Friendly Bunny Visits and Egg Hunts in April
May 23, 2025
Enjoy inclusive egg hunts, time with the Easter Bunny and lots of family fun at sites across Illinois Wondering where the Easter Bunny will hop...
Share Your Input and Connect at Our Family Advisory Council Open Forum on May 8
May 23, 2025
We invite all Illinois families of children with special healthcare needs to share their feedback and experiences at this virtual forum. Join us for an...
Events
Sailaway Overnight Camp at Easterseals Timber Pointe Outdoor Center in Hudson
July 6, 2025
An overnight camp featuring a unique theme each week and the ultimate in fun for campers with a disability ages 18 and older Easterseals Timber...
“Sensory Friendly Science Time” at the Science Center
July 6, 2025
Free sensory-friendly science time for people who need a calmer and quieter opportunity to explore Join the St. Louis Science Center for "Sensory Friendly Science...
YMCA Camp Independence for Teens With Spina Bifida in Ingleside
July 6, 2025
A traditional overnight camp experience for teens ages 14 to 19 with spina bifida and other neurological disabilities Make a lifetime of memories at YMCA...