Resources for McDonough

DSCC Emergency Preparedness Tip Sheet

Emergencies like power outages and weather events can be especially dangerous for individuals with complex medical needs. This tip sheet from the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) helps with emergency knowledge and disaster...

DSCC’s “What Does Illinois Medicaid Cover?” Tip Sheet

Illinois Medicaid covers many services including comprehensive medical, dental, vision and pharmacy benefits. Our Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) tip sheet “What Does Illinois Medicaid Cover?” offers examples of what may be covered...

DSCC’s Adolescence Changing Roles Tip Sheet

Adolescence is a time of change for the whole family. The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare needs and their families support healthy mental,...

DSCC’s Adolescent Development Tip Sheet

As youth with special healthcare needs transition to adulthood, they may undergo many physical, emotional and behavioral changes. This tip sheet from the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) covers what both teens and...

DSCC’s Adult Living Arrangements/Self-Reliant Skills Checklist

There are many activities that youth with specialized healthcare needs can practice doing to become more self-reliant and ready for their desired adult living arrangements. The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this...

DSCC’s Annual Health Visits for Teens Tip Sheet

Regular checkups or health visits are a part of everyone’s life. This tip sheet helps young adults understand the importance of annual health visits during the transition to adulthood. Annual Health Visits for Teens Tip...

DSCC’s Chores for Teens Tip Sheet

It’s important for teens to help around the house. This tip sheet from the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) will help teens with special healthcare needs understand how being responsible for chores at...

DSCC’s Drugs and Smoking Tip Sheet for Teens

The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare needs understand the importance of taking care of their bodies and knowing the facts about using tobacco,...

DSCC’s Education Skills Checklist

The Division of Specialized Care for Children’s (DSCC) education skills checklist can help youth and their families identify the skills and abilities they have met as well as those areas where they may need more...

DSCC’s Emergency Plan Template

The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) developed this emergency plan template to help our participant families create an emergency plan to keep them safe and prepared in the event of a disaster or...