In this week’s episode, I am sharing the conversation I had with Amanda Kaufman, MSW, who previously worked closely with our family through an organization called the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC). Amanda does a really great job of explaining her role in DSCC and their mission to help assist families of children with special needs.

DSCC was one of the first organizations to step into our lives, they were some of the first social workers who came into our home and began helping us to navigate our new norm with a medically complex child. The beginning of this experience is actually very difficult as it is occurring during a time when you, as a parent, are still learning how to cope with the acceptance of the unexpected that comes with a complex diagnosis. DSCC has played a tremendous role in helping our family to thrive. Not only have they helped to provide the means that has allowed us to care for our children at home rather than a hospital or an institution, but they have also supported us emotionally throughout this entire journey.

(UIC) Division of Specialized Care for Children https://dscc.uic.edu/

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