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DCFS Scholarship Opportunity for Current and Former Youth in Care

January 31st, 2024


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The annual academic scholarship program is taking applications for the upcoming school year through March 31. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is currently accepting applications for the 2024 DCFS Scholarship Program….

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DSCC participant Lily Kohtz and her mother, JoAnn Watkins enjoyed attending the 2023 Statewide Transition Conference.

Project to Improve Mental Health Support Benefits DSCC Teens

January 5th, 2024


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The B.E.S.T. study looks at how care coordination services that include mental health support can help teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The teenage years can be a challenging time for all teens, including teens…

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Announcing Rate Increases for In-Home Nurses

December 19th, 2023

Increased rates for in-home nurses will take effect on Jan. 1, 2024. We have an exciting update for our participants enrolled in the Home Care Program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid have approved a…

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DSCC Partners in Research Study to Improve Home Health Care for Children

November 29th, 2023


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“SafeCare@Home4Kids” aims to understand and prevent safety issues at home for children with medical complexity The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) is excited to partner on a new research study to help improve…

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Sensory-Friendly Holiday Happenings in Illinois

November 22nd, 2023


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Fun, inclusive events the whole family can enjoy throughout Illinois! How will you make memories this holiday season? There are light displays, sensitive Santa opportunities, parades and more going on throughout Illinois. Our Special Events…

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DSCC Rolls Out New Tool to Better Connect With Our Participant Families

October 27th, 2023


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The DSCC Family Portal can help you easily communicate with your care coordination team and find the information you need It’s important for our Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) participant families to be…

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New Training Resources on Caring for Children With Trachs

October 2nd, 2023


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A new video and an updated free online course are available to help support the care of children with tracheostomy tubes Parents and caregivers have a lot to learn when their child needs a tracheostomy…

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