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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 CREATING AVENUES for PARENT PARTNERSHIP 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:
CAPP involves a one-day educational program and 3 follow-up sessions. At the one-day
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
> 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.
You can get A FREE radon test kit from Radon is a radioactive element that is part of the radioactive decay chain of naturally occurring uranium in soil. You can’t see radon. You can’t smell radon and you can’t taste radon.
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.
EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP NETWORK FOR ADULTS Downtown, Chicago (Spanish) Chicago - South (Spanish Women) Evergreen Park Worth Chicago Heights FOR PARENTS Chicago - South (Spanish) FOR TEENS
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,
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
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
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