Parental Resources
Raising a family is challenging and requires plenty of skill, patience and creativity. One of the ways to ease the challenges is staying organized. Having quick resources available in emergency and in plain sight can help aid a quick response. We suggest that every household have the following names and numbers posted in two parts of the house: emergency; poison control; family physician; trusted family member; frequent babysitter; and trusted neighbor.
Emergency
Call 911 or your local emergency number
Carle Emergency Department – (217) 383-3313
Regional Poison Resource Center – (800) 543-2022
When you have questions:
Carle Patient Advisory Nurse – (217) 383-3233
Carle Case Management and Carle Social Work – (217) 383-3119
Carle Hospital Pediatrics Department – (217) 383-3088
Carle Clinic Pediatrics Department – (217)383-3100
Parental Support
Carle Community Breast-feeding Clinic – Walk-in clinic available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this is open to all members of the community. If you have concerns outside of office hours, help is available by phone 24 hours a day at (217) 326-2610.
Child Care Resource Service – For information on child care centers in east central Illinois. (217) 333-3252
Child and Family Connections – Provides early intervention services from birth to 3 years of age. (800) 877-1152
Child Disability Clinic at Carle – Comprehensive evaluation followed by team recommendations. (217) 383-3100
CU-Early – Provides support and education programs for parents; developmental screenings. (217) 384-3541
C-U Special Recreation – Park services leisure activities for individuals with limitations. (217) 398-2374
Department of Children and Family Services – Provide assistance in crisis situations and referrals regarding homelessness, child abuse and day care providers. (217) 524-2029
Developmental Services Center – Case coordination and assessment of children/adults with developmental disabilities. (217) 356-9176
DHS Office of Rehab Services – Provides in-home assistance to parents of children with special health care needs. (217) 278-3500
Division of Specialized Care – Provides financial assistance, equipment and in-home assistance (if child is dependent on equipment and IPA). (217) 333-6528
Family Case Management/WIC – Check with your local health department.
| Champaign County |
(217) 363-3269
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| Coles County |
(217) 348-0530
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| Clark County |
(217) 382-4207
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| Cumberland County |
(217) 849-3211
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| Dewitt/Piatt Counties |
(217) 762-7911
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| Douglas County |
(217) 253-4137
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| Edgar County |
(217) 465-2212
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| Effingham/Shelby Counties |
(217) 342-9237 |
| Ford/Iroquois Counties |
(217) 379-9281 |
| Moultrie County |
(217) 728-4114 |
| Vermilion County |
(217) 431-2662
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Genetic Counseling Service of U of I College of Medicine – Serves children with suspected genetic diseases, birth defects or mental retardation.
Kidcare – Provides health insurance or supplements insurance coverage for children if no other insurance option is available (must qualify financially). (866) 255-5437
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation – (914) 428-7100
Mothers United for Moral Support (MUMS) – Parents of children with health concerns. (877) 336-5333
Rural Special Education Cooperative – Serves smaller Champaign County towns. (217) 892-8877
Swann Special Care Center – Provides residential care for severely and profoundly disabled individuals. (217) 356-5164