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:
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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.
Home Care Program parent praises NurseNet as an easy way to find available nurses in your area
The search for in-home nurses can be exhausting for many families of loved ones with complex medical needs.
Home Care Program parent Shekia Wright ...
DSCC honors Meeka Hudson for her dedication to supporting Illinois children and youth with special healthcare needs and their families
Care Coordinator Meeka Hudson is the 2024 recipient of the University of Illinois Chicago’s Division of Specia...
Learn more about the MFTD, DRS and DDD Medicaid waivers and how they can help your family
Our annual Health Insurance Education Series returns in March to help families understand important health insurance topics.
In response to family feed...
News
Important DSCC Contact Information Updates
March 26, 2025
Participant families, please save our (800) 322-3722 number to your contact list! As part of our commitment to serving our participant families, we want to...
DSCC Earns Case Management Accreditation
March 26, 2025
The prestigious achievement recognizes our commitment to providing the highest quality service and support to our participant families. We are proud to share a significant...
Former DSCC Participant Connects Youth with Hearing Loss to Services and Support
March 26, 2025
Todd Williams received Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) support growing up and now leads the Evaluation Center at the Illinois School for the...
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