The DSCC South Cook County Regional Office staff assist
families and children that reside in southern Cook County.
The South Cook County 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:
6160 S. East Avenue
Hodgkins, IL. 60525
Phone: 708-482-0633
Toll-free within Illinois: 800-425-5454
FAX 708-482-2629
TDD 708-482-1103
email: southcook@uic.edu
If you have questions about any of our programs or would like information about available resources within the counties served, please contact us.
| August 9 | Epilepsy Empowerment Forum A FREE, Educational program focusing on the impact of epilepsy within the African-American community Saturday, August 9, 2008 9:00am - 12:00 noon at the Hilton Oak Lawn - 9333 S. Cicero Ave Oak Lawn, IL RSVP: Jose Valdez by August 6, 2008 312-939-8622 FREE Parking is available or The Hilton Oak Lawn is accessbile via # 383 Pace route; 4 blocks from Metra's Southwest service line |
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:
LaRabida Children's Hospital
East 65th at Lake Michigan
Chicago, Illinois 60649
The first Monday of each month 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Contact Joellyn Koscik at 708-482-0633
CREATING AVENUES for PARENT PARTNERSHIP
{CAPP}
A program designed to help parent of children with epilepsy that also have significant learning problems.
To Qualify for this educational program, your child must:
- have epilepsy
- be between 8 and 16 years old
- had a least one seizure within the last year
- be at least 2 grades behind in school work or have
been held back at least one year
CAPP involves a one-day educational program and 3 follow-up sessions. At the one-day
program, parents will:
- learn about epilepsy
- learn about goal setting & problem solving so as to
deal effectively with schools & health care organizations - work & share with other parent in similar circumstances
A $75.00 payment is offered for attendance at the 1-day program, with further payment further payment upon completion of questionnaires and follow-up sessions.
INTERESTED?? Call: Debbie Flader, Outreach Coordinator
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chgo
630-289-5577
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Have a child with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)?>Looking for information on what it means and associated behaviors?
>Do you know about Section 504 and how it applies to a child with
learning disabilities and ADHD?
Then Contact
Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois (LDA)
10101 S Roberts Road, Suite 205
Palos Hills, IL 60465
708-430-7532
for more information
NEED HELP PAYING FOR HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Apply for a grant available from United Healthcare Children’s Foundation. Parents and caretakers can apply for grants up to $ 5,000 for healthcare services that will help improve children’s health and quality of life. Examples include speech therapy, physical therapy, psychotherapy sessions, medical equipment, braces, hearing aids, eyeglasses, orthodontia and dental treatments. Requirements: Any child 16 years old or younger, needing financial assistance. The family must meet economic guidelines, reside in the
Visit: http://uhccf.org for all requirements and to learn more about this available funding.
Institute for Parents of Preschool Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing(PSDI).
What is it all about: It's a one-week program for parents of children (up to age 5) who have significant hearing loss learn about their child's individual strengths & needs. Parents get to meet other parents in the same situation.
Where & When: The institute is located in Jacksonville, IL and is held in June.
Interested: Contact your Care Coordinator @ DSCC
708-482-0633
EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP NETWORK
FOR ADULTS
Downtown, Chicago
2nd Thursday @ noon & 3rd Saturday @ noon
Epilepsy Foundation Office
17 N. State Street, # 1300
Downtown, Chicago (Spanish)
1st Friday @ 10am
Epilepsy Foundation Office
17 N. State Street, # 1300
Chicago - South (Spanish Women)
1st Monday @ 10am
Pivs V Church
1919 S. Ashland
Evergreen Park
2nd Tuesday @ 6:30pm
Little Company of Mary Hospital
2800 W. 95th Street
Worth
2nd Friday @ 6:30pm
Worth Terrace Center
7500 115th Street
Chicago Heights
2nd Tuesday @ 7pm
Chgo Hghts Public Library
25 W. 15th Street
FOR PARENTS
Chicago - South
1st Saturday @ noon
Univ. of Chicago - Wyler Children's Hospital
5841 S Maryland Avenue
Chicago - South (Spanish)
2nd Thursday @ 6pm
Rudy Lozano Library
18th Street & Blue Island
FOR TEENS
Downtown, Chicago
2nd Saturday @ noon
Epilepsy Foundation Office
17 N. State Street, # 1300
Kevin Ehmen, an 11-year old DSCC client, is a HERO. In October, 2007, he observed his mother falling while suffering a seizure. He didn't panic but called 911. "He saved my life," reports his mother.
CONGRATULATIONS KEVIN!!!!
The Success Center offers Counseling and Prevention Services to families that reside in the South Suburbs.
Located at 3233 Ridge Road,
Lansing, IL
708-474-7601
www.thesuccesscenter.net
Special Recreation Program Websites
for Persons with Disabilities:
Chicago Park District Special Programs
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
Lincolnway Special Recreation Association
lgraser@lwsra.org
Oak Lawn Park District Special Recreation
www.olparks.com
South Suburban Special Recreation
www.sssrn.org
Southwest Special Recreation Association
lachesna@aol.com NOTE: this is an email only
Special Recreation of Joliet & Channahom
www.jolietpark.org
Village of Orland Park Recreation & Parks
www.orland-park.il.us
Helpful websites: College scholarships for people with disabilities This site is for parents who are dedicated to raising and loving special needs children. Child Development Institute Parenting Magazine The National Parenting Center Family Fun Family Resource Parenthood
Adoption Information Center of Illinois
www.celebratedifferences.org/disabilityscholarghip.asp
www.specialedmoms.com
http://www.childdevelopmentinfo.com
Parent Success
http://www.parentsuccess.com
http://www.parenting.com
Family Education Network
http://www.familyeducation.com
http://www.tnpc.com
http://www.familyfungo.com
http://www.familyresource.com
http://www.parenthood.com
National Rehabilitation Center
Gives information on disability and rehabilitation
http://www.naric.com
Gives information on the Steps necessary for adoption
and other useful information
http://www.adoptinfo-il.org
