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Find out about news and events for children with special healthcare needs.
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DSCC Creates New Tool to Improve Families’ Access to Available In-Home Nursing
NurseNet helps Home Care Program families connect with nursing agencies to find available nurses in your area. Finding in-home nurses can be challenging for many families caring for children and adults with complex medical needs….
New Youth Advisory Council for Teens and Young Adults With Special Healthcare Needs
An opportunity for youth to help improve transition support and make a difference! Youth with special healthcare needs should have a big role in shaping their future and helping improve support for others. We want…
Inclusive Summer Camp Programs for All Ages
Our list of camps and activities all over Illinois can help you find the right fit for your child Summer and the long break from school are right around the corner! The good news is…
Free Tax Help for Illinois Residents With Disabilities, Others in Need
Programs offering free tax preparation and help filing tax returns are available to eligible individuals and families across Illinois. People with disabilities, families with low income, taxpayers who speak limited English, and individuals over the…
Meet Our Medical Advisory Board Member Dr. Carolyn Foster
“I want to improve the delivery of care to kids and families who have the most significant medical needs.” Dr. Carolyn Foster is a physician and researcher who has dedicated her career to improving the…
DSCC’s New Home Care Family Outreach Associate is Available to Support Families
Our Home Care Family Outreach Associate Erica Stearns can offer support, connection and empowerment for DSCC families caring for loved ones with complex medical needs. We understand that caring for a loved one with complex…
Research Study Seeks Families to Help Improve Home Health Care for Children
“SafeCare@Home4Kids” aims to understand and prevent safety issues at home for children with medical complexity A research study is looking for families to help improve home health care for children with complex medical needs. The…
Important Update on Change Healthcare Cyberattack and Its Impact on Our Participant Families
We are working with our state and provider partners to try to ensure there is no impact on our participants’ care. Late last week, we learned of a cyberattack affecting Change Healthcare. We want to…
2024 Health Insurance Education Webinar Series for Families Kicks Off in March
Free virtual training sessions for Division of Specialized Care for Children participants, their families and anyone interested in learning more about health insurance topics Is figuring out your health insurance leaving you confused, frustrated or…