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The DSCC North Cook County Regional Office staff assist
families and children that reside in northern Cook County.
![]() The North 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 Regional Manager supervises
the office team. The office is located at:
8609 W. Bryn Mawr If you have questions about any of our programs or would like information about available resources within the counties served, please contact us.
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:
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE OFFICE: From: I-90 (Kennedy expressway):
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DSCC Family Handbooks DSCC now has a family handbook available to assist families in understanding how to obtain DSCC services. The handbook describes medical and financial eligibility criteria and provides answers to commonly asked questions. Contact your case manager if you would like a copy sent to you.
New Born Hearing Screening If you have questions or concerns regarding your babies New Born Hearing Screening that was performed at the hospital you can contact the Department of Public Health: 1-217-782-1234
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