Resources for Iroquois

DSCC’s Skills Checklist – Social

The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this checklist to help youth gain important social skills and abilities needed to reach their highest level of independence.  Youth can use this checklist to identify...

DSCC’s Solving Problems and Making Your Own Decisions Tip Sheet

The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare and their families/caregivers build important problem-solving and decision-making skills. This tip sheet includes suggestions, steps and resources for...

DSCC’s Staying Healthy Tip Sheet for Teens

Teens of all ages and abilities can improve their quality of life through regular, moderate physical activity. The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help teens learn about the...

DSCC’s Transdev Transportation Prior Approval Tip Sheet

Medicaid will pay for transportation to and from appointments that Medicaid covers. For example, Medicaid will pay the cost for a trip to see a specialist. This tip sheet from the Division of Specialized Care...

DSCC’s Using Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to Get Ready for Your Future Tip Sheet

The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare needs and their families learn more about Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSI can help pay for food,...

DSCC’s Vehicle Modification Tip Sheet for MFTD Waiver Families

Vehicle modifications are an available service through the Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Medically Fragile Technology Dependent Children (commonly called the MFTD waiver). This tip sheet from the Division of Specialized Care for Children...

DSCC’s Vocational Training Tip Sheet

It’s never to early to think about the job you want to do after high school. The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare needs...

DSCC’s What To Do In A Medical Emergency Tip Sheet

Emergencies can happen at any time. This tip sheet from the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) can help transition-age youth prepare for emergency situations. It includes information on how to make a plan...

DSCC’s Work Skills Checklist

The Division of Specialized Care for Children’s (DSCC) Work Skills Checklist is designed to help youth identify work-related skills they have and other areas where they may need more focus. Some of these activities may...

DSCC’s Exploring Home-Based Supports Tip Sheet

The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare needs and their families explore programs, supports and housing options that best suit their needs. This tip...