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North Cook County Regional Office

The DSCC North Cook County Regional Office staff assist families and children that reside in the following zip codes within Cook County :

About Our Staff

The North 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:

8609 W. Bryn Mawr
Suite 202
Chicago, IL, 60631-3524
Phone: 773-444-0043
Toll-free within Illinois:800-425-5454
FAX 773-444-0178
TDD 773-444-0176
email: northcook@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.

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Satellite Office Schedules

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:

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Did You Know?

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE OFFICE:

From: I-90 (Kennedy expressway):
Take exit 79-A and go south on Cumberland Ave.
Turn right at Bryn Mawr, follow S-curve going West.
Turn left at Delphia, go South to Gregory.
At Gregory turn right.
DSCC North Cook County Regional Office is in building #B-3, Suite 202

Website undergoing updating...check back soon! 

 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

ABILITIES EXPO

Discover the newest technology and trends available for individuals with disabilities: www.abilitiesexpo.com.

PACER Center
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Education Rights

For Special Education News you can use, go to:
http://www.pacer.org/about.htm

Medicaid Information for Families of Children & Adults with Disabilities

This guide provides general information about the Illinois Medicaid program administered by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), formerly known as the Department of Public Aid (IDPA). It outlines information about income requirements, benefits and how to apply.  It also provides helpful information on other Illinois programs and services for individuals with disabilities.

Referrals Parents Can Use

Parents with children who have special needs may find these resources to be valuable tools:

Information regarding Cystic Fibrosis:
www.cff.org

General Information regarding children with special needs:
www.yellowpagesforkids.com

Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization:
www.nsseo.org

Illinois State Board of Education - Special Education Services:
www.isbe.state.il.us/spec-ed

The Belle Center of Chicago
presents
IT TAKES TWO TO TALK
Hanen Program for Parents

This is a group training program for parents of young childgren, age 2-6, with language delays. For more information contact Tricia Sabthne at 773-878-7868 or e-mail tricia@bellecenter-chicago.org

Offered for a nominal fee. Scholarship assistance available.

Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN)
KEEN is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that provides free one-to-one recreational opportunities for children and young adults with mental and physical disabilities. At each KEEN session, a participating Athlete is paired with a volunteer Coach for a variety of age-appropriate recreational activities.

KEEN athletes have disabilities such as Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, various Intellectual Disabilities and Learning Disabilities. Unlike other recreation programs for individuals with disabilities, KEEN provides an open, unstructured environment for people with any type of disability, including those with significant needs.

For some of the children and young adults who are unable to participate in other programs, KEEN may be their only recreational activity.

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