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Helping foster children thrive

Connecting youth to happier, healthier lives

At YouthCare, we're dedicated to supporting the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) youth in care. Partnering with foster families, we do everything we can to help youth grow stronger and healthier. We're proud to be there. From the moment of placement. For every foster youth and family in our state. 

YouthCare's team helps families access whole-health care services, find providers, schedule appointments, and explore resources and support. Our large provider network is ready to deliver the medical and mental health care that each foster child neds. 

And we're ready to connect families with more. Like rewards for completing care services. Free rides to appointments. And training and support for families.

Questions? We're here for you. Call us at 844-289-2264 (TTY: 711). Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

 

Change Healthcare Update

 

On April 22, 2024, UnitedHealth Group issued a press release, providing an update on the Change Healthcare cybersecurity incident that occurred on Feb. 21, 2024. Given the size of the data impacted, the investigation to determine whose data is impacted is expected to take several months. UnitedHealth Group believes this situation will impact “a substantial proportion of people in America” and is offering immediate credit monitoring and identity protection services, as well as a dedicated contact center to address questions. Visit Change Healthcare Cyberattack Support and/or reach out to the contact center at 1-866-262-5342 regarding any questions.

The Interoperability and Patient Access Rule

You are now able to view your health information from a third party app on a mobile device or PC!  Check out the Interoperability Page to learn more.