Counties Served:

The St. Clair Regional Office staff are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Professional and Support staff work together as a team to provide care coordination for eligible children. Team members include Nurses, Social Workers, Speech and Hearing professionals and program consultant aides (PCA). A Program Services Manager (PSM) supervises the Regional office team. The office is located at:

Regional Office staff are available at the following locations and times to meet with families, answer questions, take referrals, and offer assistance with any special health care needs:

William BeDell Achievement & Resource Center
2nd Monday of each month
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
400 South Main Street
Wood River, Illinois 62095
Phone: 618-251-2175

Shriners Hospital
2nd and 4th Friday of each month
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
2001 South Lindberg Blvd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63131
Phone: 314-432-3600

 

St. Clair Regional Office Staff will give presentations to other agencies regarding our services.  To schedule a presentation contact our office at 1-800-842-7204.

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         ALL KIDS - Illinois' Health Insurance Program

ALL KIDS offers Illinois' uninsured children comprehensive, affordable health insurance.  It covers doctor's visits, hospital stays, prescription drugs, dental care, vision care and eyeglasses, regular check-ups and immunization shots.  All Kids also covers special services like medical equipment, speech therapy and physical therapy for children who need them.  KidCare and Medicaid are now part of All Kids.  DSCC clients can obtain an All Kids application form from your local DSCC office.  Assistance in completing the application is also available, upon request.

More information can be obtained by calling the All Kids Hotline toll-free at (866) 255-5437 or by visiting the All Kids website at www.allkids.com.

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GENETICS CLINIC AT
      MADISON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARMENT

The Madison County Health Department is offering genetics clinics in conjunction with Saint Louis University and SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital.

Who can benefit from genetics services?

• Children with a known or suspected genetics condition
• Pregnant women or couples concerned about having a baby with a birth defect
• Members of certain ethnic groups at risk for Sickle Cell or Tay Sachs
• Adults with a known or suspected genetic condition
• People with learning and developmental disabilities

To make an appointment or to talk to a nurse about the program, call (618) 692-8954 ext. 2.  The clinic visit is free and open to all.

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STARNET, Region IV, is a Support and Technical Assistance Regional Network that provides training, consultation and resources to professionals and parents of children ages birth through age eight (with emphasis on children with special needs).  Region IV serves the southern 38 counties of Illinois.

Contact your regional STARNET office to find out how they can assist you:

STARNET, Region IV
St. Clair County Regional Office of Education
500 Wilshire Drive
Belleville, IL. 62223
Phone: 618-397-8930 ext. 166
web site: http://www.stclair.k12.il.us/starnet

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UCP Easter Seals Heartland – Center for Autism

2720 N. Center St., P.O. Box 367,
Maryville IL 62062
(618) 288-2218 
FAX: (618) 288-2249

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:  Center for Autism – autism screenings, resource library, consultation, training, social skills groups.  Early Intervention – developmental therapy and assessment for children ages birth to three. 

HOURS: Monday – Friday  8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.                             

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Central IL Mom’s Night Inn

An IL HANDS & VOICES Event

March 3-4, 2012

Springfield, IL

Join other mothers of children with hearing loss & let your hair down.

For more information, please contact:

www.ILHANDSANDVOICES.org

877-350-4556

ILHANDSANDVOICES@gmail.com

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HAPPIEST TODDLER & HAPPIEST BABY Classes

Funded thru the United Way, Community Like’s first Step

Early Learning & Family Support Program in Breese.

Classes are FREE

Happiest Toddler classes are for parents/caregivers with

Children 1-4 years old. Material covers how to eliminate tantrums,

Raise patient, respectful & cooperative 1 – 4 yr olds, tips & techniques to help improve communication.

 

Happiest Baby classes are for new or expectant parents and caregivers.

Certified instructors will focus on understanding newborn behavior and offer strategies to sooth fussy babies, and information on understanding newborn behavior.

 

Classes will be held at St Joseph’s Hospital, Breese, IL at the Health-Plex on the hospital campus.

 

For more information, class schedule or to register call (618) 526-5464 or email hessenpreis@sjb.hshs.org

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PARENT’S SUPPORT GROUP

St Joseph’s Hospital is hosting a Parent support group for parents that have children with special needs.

 

For more information, contact:

Helen at (618) 526-5464 or

Email: hessenpreis@sjb.hshs.org

   

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7^th ANNUAL TRANSITION FAIR

for Perandoe Special Education District

MARCH 21, 2012

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

At SWIC Red Bud Campus