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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…
Pastor Tim Reynolds organizes the annual Special Needs Superheroes event to take place in Mount Vernon on Oct. 28 In Mount Vernon, superheroes of all kinds unite each year to bring joy to children and…
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…
UPDATE: As of March 9, 2024, the free COVID-19 Test Program is suspended and no longer taking orders. A federal program that provides free at-home COVID-19 tests is once again available. Starting Sept. 25, 2023,…
Illinois families gained knowledge and formed priceless relationships during the 2023 Institute for Parents of Preschool Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. The journey to the 2023 Institute for Parents of Preschool Children…
CountyCare awarded Tess Rhodes its Certificate of Excellence for her commitment and dedication Tess Rhodes is a registered nurse on our Quality Improvement Team. She collaborates with her Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC)…
Illinois’ Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant application is open for public comment until July 21 Illinois families, you have an opportunity to share your input on the state’s latest Maternal and…
Lily Brown, 14, loved seeing her favorite singer Taylor Swift perform at Chicago’s Soldier Field with her whole family
An overview of key changes affecting all Division of Specialized Care for Children participants now that the public health emergency is over The public health emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic ended on May 11,…
National Consumer Scholars can develop leadership skills and share their experiences to help improve care and services for people with complex health and social needs A leadership development program is available for caregivers and advocates…
