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
Virtual -“Youth CHYPchats: A Monthly Online Community for Youth Managing Chronic Pain”
November 25, 2025
A free, safe and inclusive space where youth ages 13 to 24 can connect with peers who understand what it’s like to live with chronic...
Virtual Family Support Group from The Arc of Illinois
November 25, 2025
Free virtual support group for families and caregivers of loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities Join The Arc of Illinois‘ virtual Family Support Group...
Monthly Parent Support Group in Freeport for Families of Children With Disabilities
November 25, 2025
Free monthly meetups for families seeking support and conversation Join Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford’s Family Support Services for its Parent Support Group. The...