The Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information and Education Center Your Statewide Health Information Resource for Families of
Children and Youth with Special Needs!


Sunday, July 06, 2008



Executive Director:
Tony Paulauski

Family to Family Director:
Faye Manaster

Assistant/Trainer:
Roseann Slaght


The Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information and Education Center serves families and friends of children and youth up to age 21 who have special health care needs, disabilities and chronic illnesses.

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The Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information and Education Center

The Family to Family Health Information an Education Center is here to answer your questions about health and health care! These are some of the questions that we answer every day:
  1. How can I get health insurance for my child with special needs?
  2. How can my child’s health needs be taken care of during the school day?
  3. Who can help me find medical care for my child?
  4. How can my family get help in paying medical bills?
  5. How can I help my teenager with special needs get ready for the future?
The Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information and Education Center is a free service for families of children and youth with special needs, funded by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and The Arc of Illinois. A collaborative project with Family Voices of Illinois, we are part of a national network speaking on behalf of children and youth with special health care needs.

WE OFFER:
  • Information and referral services
  • Health-related training opportunities for families, youth and professional helpers (providers)
  • Specialized training for parent leaders and organizations
  • Linkages to local, regional, statewide and national partners
Family to Family Health Information and Education Center
18207 Dixie Highway, Suite A
Homewood, IL 60430
www.thearcofil.org
Phone: 708-560-6703
Toll Free: 866-931-1110
Fax: 708-206-1171
Illinois Relay: Dial 711
E-mail: familytofamily@thearcofil.org


Quick Links


The Arc of Illinois website

Family Voices Web Site

Click here to view the website for the Illinois Life Span Project, a new browser window will open up.

Click here to view the website for Thearclink.org, a new browser window will open up.

Click here to view the website for All Kids Healthcare, a new browser window will open up.

Click here to view the website for Division of Specialized Care for Children, a new browser window will open up.
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