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.
The council is a great opportunity to share your voice and help improve transition support for youth across Illinois.
Calling all teens and young adult with special healthcare needs in Illinois!
Would you like to make a differenc...
DSCC is proud to sponsor the expanded eHomeCare program to help families and home nurses improve their care knowledge and refresh their skills
We are excited to help expand a free online training program on how to care for children with c...
News
Important Update About Our Phone Menu Options
October 6, 2025
Details about our updated phone menu to help families more quickly connect with our team It’s important that you can reach the right team member...
Update on DSCC's New Claims Processing System
October 2, 2025
Find out what our participant families can expect as we continue to roll out CarePay, our new claims processing system We want to share our...
Seeking Teens and Young Adults for Our Youth Advisory Council
September 25, 2025
The council is a great opportunity to share your voice and help improve transition support for youth across Illinois. Calling all teens and young adult...
Events
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois Monthly Educational Support Group in Belleville
December 16, 2025
The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois (EFGSI) offers monthly social, educational and caregiver support groups. The “Educational Support Group” meets on the third Tuesday of...
Epilepsy Advocacy Network Support Group in Springfield
December 16, 2025
A free monthly support group for people with epilepsy, caregivers, family, friends and community members Join the Epilepsy Advocacy Network (EAN)’s in-person epilepsy support group...
Virtual -“Youth CHYPchats: A Monthly Online Community for Youth Managing Chronic Pain”
December 30, 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...