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South Cook Regional OfficeThe DSCC South Cook Regional Office staff assist families and children that reside in the following zip codes within Cook County:
The South Cook 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 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:
LaRabida Children's Hospital The first Monday of each month 12:30 - 4:30 pm
When Where
Registration Bionic Ear Association (BEA) 866-844-HEAR (4327)
The Arc of Family to Family Health Information and www.thearcofil.org/familytofamily familytofamily@thearcofil.org 708-560-6703 (voice) 866-931-1110(toll free for Save the Date!!! November 17,2009 Private Health Insurance for Children with Special Needs: What Families Need to Know Join us on November 17th to learn more about new Like more information, call 866-931-1110 or email familytofamily@thearcofil.org
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.
ARE YOU A SINGLE PARENT? Did you know there's an organization that can help you with paying for extra curricular activities? Check out the link below for more details.... www.expectamiraclefoundation.org
GUIDE BY YOUR SIDE is.... A new parent mentoring and support program in Illinois for parents whose children have a hearing loss. The Guide By Your Side (GBYS) program was made possible by a collaborative effort between CHOICES for Parents, Illinois Hands & Voices and the Illinois Newborn Hearing Program. The state has been divided into regions and trained parents ("Parent Guides") are available to provide unbiased emotional support and resources to parents. Contact your Care Coordinator @ DSCC for more information!!
Project Choices PRESENTS Designing Inclusive Lives from the Start 70 Yorktown Center Lombard, IL A Parent Workshop held as a Sharing AVision pre-conference on October 7. Parents are invited to hear about inclusion, learn new ideas to become a leader in their child’s life and network with other families. Families will hear from CHOICES consultants as well as families from around Questions??? Call Sandy @ 630-629-0551
There is an organization that can help you stretch your $$ and still give your family healthy and nutritious meals! Check out Angel Food Ministries' website There's information on the food, locations, how you can place an order.
Reaching for the Stars Family Picnic Reaching for the Stars is an organization with a focus on promoting awareness, research and support for people with cerebral palsy and their families. They are starting a Chicagoland chapter and would like to invite you to their first picnic. Refreshments and food will be provided.
Ever wondered if there is a place you could Rent a Quality, wheelchair accessible van??? Well there is... WHEELCHAIR GETAWAYS click on the link below to find out more!!!
Special Recreation Program Websites Chicago Park District Special Programs Lincolnway Special Recreation Association Oak Lawn Park District Special Recreation South Suburban Special Recreation Southwest Special Recreation Association Special Recreation of Joliet & Channahom Village of Orland Park Recreation & Parks
A Parent in the Spotlight Evonne Kosnar is the mother of a child with special needs and is a member of the DSCC Advisory Board. She was recently chosen as a "Family Scholar" to attend (on scholarship) the Annual Conference of the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs in February 2009 . She is looking forward for the opportunity to network, learn and share information with the families.
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 Parenthood
Adoption Information Center of Illinois This year's Statewide Transition Conference will be November 9-10, 2009 with pre-conference on November 8th at the Schaumburg Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center. Contact your Care Coordinator for information or if you have questions.
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