Division of Specialized Care for Children - About the Rockford Regional Office

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:

Did you know the Rockford Regional Office has staff that speak Spanish?

¿Usted sabía que la oficina regional de Rockford tiene personal que habla español?

Did you know that the Rockford Regional Office has staff that know sign language?

Did you know that the Rockford Regional Office has a monthly Support Group for parents of Children with special health care needs?

Where: DSCC Rockford Regional Office, 4302 N. Main St. Rm 106, Rockford, IL 61103

When: please contact Shannon Jones or Amy Cunningham for future dates at 815-987-7571 or 800-651-9319

Illinois Association of Microboards and Cooperatives is a project of the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities. The project is aimed at helping people live the lives they want to live, with the support of family, friends, community and public resources. What is a microboard/cooperative? http://www.iambc.org/

City of Chicago Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities
Social Security Work Incentives Planning & Assistance Program
and
PACE
is SPONSORING the
9^th Annual Summit for Youth with Disabilities
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A FREE Informational Seminar & Planning Session for Youth 14-years and older, their parents/guardians, educators, and vocational professionals. Sharing Valuable Knowledge and Assistance regarding Special Work Incentives offered by Social Security Administration, especially for SSA/SSI students.

When: Saturday, November 19, 2011
              8:30am   Registration/Breakfast Begins
          9:00am Opening Session
Where: Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities
               Central West Field Office
               2102 W. Ogden Ave. - Chicago
Call to Register:   312-746-5743
                                  312-746-5713

Reasonable accommodations available upon request, if you call by Wed., Nov. 9

Illinois Keeps Warm

Governor Pat Quinn launched keepwarm.illinois.gov to help residents battle winter weather. Keep Warm Illinois offers information on programs and services offered by the state that assist homes and businesses in their efforts to stay warm efficiently and cleanly. Programs include the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP). Visit keepwarm.illinois.gov for more information.

LIHEAP sites: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
http://www.ci.rockford.il.us/media/141670/2011%20liheap%20handout%20(2).pdf

Safelink Wireless

Safelink Wireless is a government assisted program that help families obtain a cell phone. They provide 1 cell phone per household. Families must apply online. Website: http://reachoutwireless.com

Through SafeLink Wireless’ Lifeline Service you can receive:

A FREE SafeLink Wireless phone
A FREE cellular plan that gives you 60 Minutes every month

Qualifying in Illinois -You qualify for Lifeline Service in your area if...

You already participate in one of the following assistance programs:
Federal Public Housing Assistance / Section 8
Food Stamps
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
National School Lunch (free program only)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Medicaid

No one in your household currently receives Lifeline Assistance through another phone carrier. If someone in your household is receiving Lifeline Assistance you must cancel the service before applying for Lifeline Service through SafeLink Wireless.
You have a valid United States Postal Address. In order for us to ship you your FREE phone you must live at a residence that can receive mail from the US Post Office. Sorry, but P.O. Boxes cannot be accepted.

Applying in Illinois: Applying for SafeLink Wireless Service in your area is quick and easy, and by using this site you can be approved in less than ten minutes. To apply, just follow these steps:

Fill out the application on this website: reachoutwireless.com.
Download the completed application for your records.
Write down the Enrollment ID that we provide when you fill out your application. With your ID you will be able to check on the status of your application on our web site or by calling us at 1-800-977-3768.

FREE Child Car Seat Safety Checks are offered by appointment at Rockford Health System from 9:00am to 11:30am. Please call 815-971-1999 to schedule an appointment and for location.

FREE Child Car Seat Safety Checks (by appointment only) Certified car seat technicians will check car seats in parents’ vehicles and provide education about correct installation and the proper way to place child in seat. Call 815-227-2323 to make a reservation and for location.

DeKalb County Health Department

Otologic/Audiologic Clinics are held at the DeKalb County Health Department off Glidden Road in Dekalb. These clinics are open to children who have failed a hearing screening within the past few months. For future dates and to schedule, contact Pat Peterson at the Illinois Department of Public Health 815-987-7511. There is no charge for this clinic.

Special Education District of Lake County (SEDOL)

There is also an Otologic/Audiologic Clinic at the Special Education District of Lake County (SEDOL) located at 18160 Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake, IL 60030. Phone: 847-548-8470

Rockford Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies Center

Team evaluations are held at the University of Illinois Women's and Children's Health Center on McFarland Road, Rockford, IL. The team meets the first Wednesday of every month except for July and August and is open to people with any type of cleft or craniofacial anomaly. The fee is $215.00. IDPA is accepted. To schedule, contact Barb at Dr. Jerome Weiskopf's office at 815-391-4180 X 11

Local Interagency Intervention Council (LIC)

McHenry County Interagency Early Intervention Council meets the third Wednesday of each month at the McHenry County Mental Health Board located at 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Contact Maureen Sullivan at 815-477-4720 for details.

Northwest Illinois Interagency Council meets the third Thursday of each month from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Contact Kathy Ellinor at 815-297-1041 for site location.

DeKalb / Lee / Whiteside Interagency Council

Ogle / Winnebago / Boone Interagency Council

Free LIMITED Care for the Uninsured. Rockford Health Physicians is partnering with Rockford’s First Presbyterian Church to provider “FREE LIMITED” medical care to the uninsured. The Bridge Clinic is open EACH Saturday from 10:am to 2:pm at the church located at 406 North Main Street, Rockford, IL. (815) 494 – 1594. The Bridge Clinic is staffed by doctors and caregivers from RHP. Those individuals, 18 years of age or older, with immediate medical needs and NO health insurance coverage are welcome to receive care. There will be no payment for the treatment. The interfaith venture is intended to assist the uninsured of our community, who do not seek immediate care for illnesses because of monetary concerns.

AUTISM RESOURCES

The Maternal and Child Health Library released a new edition of the knowledge path, Autism Spectrum Disorders. The knowledge path points to current resources about screening for autism spectrum disorders, diagnosis, treatment and intervention, communication, education, vocational challenges, and impact on family life.

DeKamore Dental www.dekamoredental.com

2563 Sycamore Rd

DeKalb, IL 60115

815-748-2666

DeKamore Dental accepts most dental insurance plans, including Medicaid/ (Bi-lingual Staff, Se Habla Espanol)

NICHCY

To contact programs similar to DSCC in other states, visit the NICHCY website: www.nichcy.org and click on State Resources.

American Academy of Pediatrics

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Visit the AAP website for information: www.aap.org

DeKalb Prekindergarten Program

The Dekalb Community Unit School District #428 is offering a free part-time Prekindergarten Program to residents of DeKalb School District for preschool children ages three to five who would benefit from developmentally appropriate learning experiences before they reach Kindergarten age. The program will be offered at Chesebro Elementary School, Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School, and Littlejohn Elementary School. To see if your child qualifies, call 754-9936 for an appointment for Prekindergarten Screening.

All Kids Healthcare for All Kids

All Kids

The All Kids program will include all services covered by Medicaid and KidCare, with the exception of non-emergency medical transportation.
Monthly premiums and co-pays would be determined on a sliding scale, depending on household income.
No co-pays would be required for preventative care visits, such as immunizations and regular check-ups.

You can apply for all kids at this link: All Kids or contact your local Healthcare and Family Services or Human Services office.

Illinois Provider Directory for Children with Disabilities

If you or someone you know is in need of specialty medical care, therapists, dentists or other allied health care providers, the Illinois Provider Directory for Children with Disabilities is designed to give you three easy ways to find the right health care provider:

By the Illinois county or surrounding border state in which they practice

By their health care specialty

By their office services