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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Little girl with hearing aids smiling while wearing a Wonder Woman costume

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 – “Tips and Tools for Homes and Schools”

    February 17, 2026

    A free webinar providing strategies to use at home and in the classroom to build academic, social and leisure goals for children with autism or...

  • Sibshops for Siblings of Children with Disabilities in Elgin

    February 21, 2026

    A free opportunity for siblings of children with disabilities to make friends and spend time with peers in a recreational setting Join the Northern Illinois...

  • Red Kite Storyhoppers-Session 2/Winter 2026 for Children on the Autism Spectrum and a Caregiver in Chicago

    February 22, 2026

    Fun, interactive creative drama class for youth on the autism spectrum ages 4 to 7 and a participating grown-up The Chicago Children’s Theatre will host...