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.
The council is a great opportunity to share your voice and help improve transition support for youth across Illinois.
Calling all teens and young adult with special healthcare needs in Illinois!
Would you like to make a differenc...
DSCC is proud to sponsor the expanded eHomeCare program to help families and home nurses improve their care knowledge and refresh their skills
We are excited to help expand a free online training program on how to care for children with c...
News
Important Update About Our Phone Menu Options
October 6, 2025
Details about our updated phone menu to help families more quickly connect with our team It’s important that you can reach the right team member...
Update on DSCC's New Claims Processing System
October 2, 2025
Find out what our participant families can expect as we continue to roll out CarePay, our new claims processing system We want to share our...
Seeking Teens and Young Adults for Our Youth Advisory Council
September 25, 2025
The council is a great opportunity to share your voice and help improve transition support for youth across Illinois. Calling all teens and young adult...
Events
20th Annual Illinois Statewide Transition Conference in Springfield
October 30, 2025
The “Stepping Stones of Transition” conference shares services and resources to prepare youth and young adults with special healthcare needs and other disabilities for success...
October 30, 2025
Free month-long webinar series to support caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome during National Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October October is National Down Syndrome...
Virtual Community Calls – Peer Support Groups for Caregivers of Children and Individuals With PKU
October 30, 2025
A free virtual, monthly opportunity to learn, share and build connections for caregivers of individuals with PKU The National Phenylketonuria (PKU) Alliance hosts monthly Community...