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.

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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.
— Erica Stearns, mother of Margot and Caratacus

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Events

  • Statewide ISD Outreach Parent Meetups for Families with Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

    May 11, 2024

    Free in-person meetups at locations statewide for families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing The Illinois School for the Deaf Outreach will...

  • TAP ASSIST Virtual Transition to Adulthood Training Program - "Advocacy"

    May 13, 2024

    A free, virtual transition to adulthood training series for Illinois parents/caregivers of youth with autism autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ages 14 to 22 Join The Autism...

  • DSCC Health Insurance Education Series: Transitioning Health Insurance Benefits to Adulthood

    May 14, 2024

    Free webinar series on important health insurance topics for Division of Specialized Care for Children participants, their families and anyone interested in learning more. Join...