Governor Blagojevich’s All Kids Program is a complete healthcare program for every uninsured child in Illinois, regardless of medical conditions or income. For more information on All Kids, visit our Web site, http://www.allkids.com/, or call our hotline 1-866-ALL-KIDS (TTY: 1-877-204-1012).

FamilyCare offers healthcare coverage to parents living with their children 18 years old or younger. FamilyCare also covers relatives who are caring for children in place of their parents. To find out if you’re eligible for FamilyCare benefits visit our Web site http://www.familycareillinois.com/ or call our hotline 1-866-ALL-KIDS (TTY: 1-877-204-1012).

The Illinois Immunization Program makes sure get the immunizations (shots) they need to protect them from dangerous childhood diseases. These diseases have serious complications and can even kill children. Immunizations protect children against diseases like Tetanus Polio Measles Mumps, and Hepatitis B. Immunizations are given at birth, and then at 2, 4, 6 and 12-18 months of age. Booster doses of diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP), polio, and measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) are needed again between ages 4 and 6. The first measles vaccine must be given on or after the first birthday. Check with your doctor or healthcare provider for more information, visit our Web site http://www.idph.state.il.us/about/pgci.htm or call the state of Illinois' Help Me Grow Helpline at 1-800-323-GROW (voice and TTY) for additional immunization information.

The Early Intervention Program provides assessment, evaluation and services for infants and toddlers under three years of age who have a medical diagnosis that could result in a developmental delay, a 30 percent delay in development in any area, or are at risk of developmental delays. Parents provide most of the care needed to help their children develop basic developmental skills, guided by the Early Intervention therapists who serve their children. To access Early Invervention programming in your area call the Help Me Grow Helpline at 1-800-323-GROW (voice and TTY).

The Supplemental Nutrition for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, counseling and support, breastfeeding support, health screenings, and referrals to other services. WIC enables parents to feed their children properly during critical periods of growth and development. The combination of nutrition education, nutritious foods, and access to other health services strengthens families long after their WIC eligibility has ended. WIC serves income eligible women and children including pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women; infants and children up to 5 years of age who have a medical or nutritional risk; and care givers who have medical and financial responsibility for children and are relatives but not legal guardians of the children. To find a WIC office in your area, call 1-800-323-4769 (TTY 217-557-3946).

First Lady Patti Blagojevich’s Illinois Pediatric Vision Amblyopia Awareness Initiative educates parents about Amblyopia, more commonly known as “lazy eye.” Amblyopia is the most common cause of serious vision impairment in children. Amblyopia affects 2 to 3 of every 100 children. When detected early, amblyopia can usually be treated successfully. But without treatment, the condition can cause permanent vision loss. For more information amblyopia and the First Lady’s awareness campaign, visit our Web site, http://www.illinois.gov/firstlady/PediatricInitiative.cfm, or call our hotline 1-866-ALL-KIDS (TTY: 1-877-204-1012).

The Screening, Assessment and Support Services (SASS) Program, provides mental health screening, assessment, planning, crisis intervention and treatment services for youth who are at risk of psychiatric hospitalization and who are without resources other the State’s Office of Mental Health. SASS helps prevent unnecessary hospitalizations of children and adolescents, and provides increased access to more appropriate community treatment alternatives. For more information on SASS services contact the Department of Human Services Hotline DHS Help Line 1-800-843-6154 (TTY 1-800-447-6404) or visit their Web site http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=33657.

The Individual Care Grant (ICG) Program provides intensive residential-based treatment for children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbances or mental illnesses. For more information on ICG services contact the Department of Human Services Hotline DHS Help Line 1-800-843-6154 (TTY 1-800-447-6404) or visit their Web site http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=33654.