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.
Learn practical strategies and tools to plan for the transition to adulthood during our free two-part series
Families can face new challenges and shifting roles as young people move toward adulthood.
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HFS has received the necessary federal approval for the Jan. 1, 2025, rate increase to take effect.
We have an important update on the rate increase for in-home nurses originally set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
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News
Research Study Opportunity on the Transition to Adult Care
May 21, 2025
The study seeks people with special healthcare needs between the ages of 20 and 30 and their families Researchers at the University of Chicago are...
Webinar Series to Help Families, Caregivers and Youth Navigate the Transition to Adulthood
May 14, 2025
Learn practical strategies and tools to plan for the transition to adulthood during our free two-part series Families can face new challenges and shifting roles...
Our New Claims Processing System is Live!
May 13, 2025
The new system offers faster, more efficient claims processing Our new, centralized claims and provider management system for the Division of Specialized Care for Children...
Events
YMCA Camp Independence for Teens With Spina Bifida in Ingleside
July 6, 2025
A traditional overnight camp experience for teens ages 14 to 19 with spina bifida and other neurological disabilities Make a lifetime of memories at YMCA...
"Sensory Friendly Science Time" at the Science Center
July 6, 2025
Free sensory-friendly science time for people who need a calmer and quieter opportunity to explore Join the St. Louis Science Center for "Sensory Friendly Science...
Sailaway Overnight Camp at Easterseals Timber Pointe Outdoor Center in Hudson
July 6, 2025
An overnight camp featuring a unique theme each week and the ultimate in fun for campers with a disability ages 18 and older Easterseals Timber...