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.
Nearly 20 Illinois families gained valuable knowledge, support and connection for raising a child with hearing loss during the annual Institute in June
June 10-14, 2025, marked 80 years of the Institute for Parents of Preschool...
DSCC team members will be at the fair’s Sensory Station on Aug. 7-10 and help during special sensory-friendly Sunflower Hours on Aug. 9
We are excited to once again partner with the Illinois State Fair to support inclusive, acces...
Check out our summer camp list to explore opportunities and find the right fit for your camper
Does your child want to make new friends? Develop new skills? Meet others with their condition or become more independent?
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News
August 4, 2025
Nearly 20 Illinois families gained valuable knowledge, support and connection for raising a child with hearing loss during the annual Institute in June June...
Sensory-Friendly Fun for Families at the 2025 Illinois State Fair
July 9, 2025
DSCC team members will be at the fair’s Sensory Station on Aug. 7-10 and help during special sensory-friendly Sunflower Hours on Aug. 9 We are...
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...
Events
Virtual -“Youth CHYPchats: A Monthly Online Community for Youth Managing Chronic Pain”
November 25, 2025
A free, safe and inclusive space where youth ages 13 to 24 can connect with peers who understand what it’s like to live with chronic...
Monthly Parent Support Group in Freeport for Families of Children With Disabilities
November 25, 2025
Free monthly meetups for families seeking support and conversation Join Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford’s Family Support Services for its Parent Support Group. The...
Epilepsy Advocacy Network Support Group in DeKalb
November 26, 2025
A free monthly support group for people with epilepsy, caregivers, family, friends and community members Join the Epilepsy Advocacy Network (EAN)’s support group in DeKalb....