Resources for Fayette

DSCC’s Using Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to Get Ready for Your Future Tip Sheet

The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare needs and their families learn more about Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSI can help pay for food,...

DSCC’s Vehicle Modification Tip Sheet for MFTD Waiver Families

Vehicle modifications are an available service through the Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Medically Fragile Technology Dependent Children (commonly called the MFTD waiver). This tip sheet from the Division of Specialized Care for Children...

DSCC’s Vocational Training Tip Sheet

It’s never to early to think about the job you want to do after high school. The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare needs...

DSCC’s What To Do In A Medical Emergency Tip Sheet

Emergencies can happen at any time. This tip sheet from the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) can help transition-age youth prepare for emergency situations. It includes information on how to make a plan...

DSCC’s Work Skills Checklist

The Division of Specialized Care for Children’s (DSCC) Work Skills Checklist is designed to help youth identify work-related skills they have and other areas where they may need more focus. Some of these activities may...

DSCC’s Exploring Home-Based Supports Tip Sheet

The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare needs and their families explore programs, supports and housing options that best suit their needs. This tip...

DSCC’s Illinois Medicaid Programs and Eligibility Guide

The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this guide to help you understand Medicaid eligibility rules and how to apply. Illinois Medicaid Programs and Eligibility Guide in English Illinois Medicaid Programs and Eligibility...

DSCC’s Illinois Medicaid Redetermination Information for DSCC Families

Redetermination is a yearly review of your eligibility for Medicaid. The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet for our participants to explain the redetermination process, your responsibilities and how DSCC...

DSCC’s Money Management Skills Tip Sheet

As you begin to transition to adulthood, you can begin to manage (or co-manage) your money. The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this Money Management Skills Tip Sheet to help youth with...

DSCC’s Travel Safety Tip Sheet

The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet for youth with special healthcare needs and their families to encourage travel safety. The tip sheet also provides information about adaptive driver programs...