Youth-in-Care with Disabilities Webinar Series: Part 3 - Supporting Youth-in-Care with Complex Medical Needs (1.5 CEs & Non-CE)

Overview

Part 3 of the webinar series focuses on a subset of the youth-in-care with disabilities population – children with complex medical needs. Young people in foster care face compounded difficulties due to their experiences of trauma and resulting health and social challenges. Health challenges in turn can significantly impact educational outcomes. Representatives of UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago, a provider of specialized foster care for children with severe medical conditions, will share their expertise on the topic and offer strategies for support in the educational setting, and a representative from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services will explain the roles of foster parents and case workers in addressing medical needs and provide information on agency resources.

Objectives

1. Understanding Youth-in-Care with Complex Medical Needs: Participants will gain foundational knowledge of the medical needs of youth-in-care.
2. Enhancing Systems of Support: Learners will be equipped with information on resources available to support youth-in-care with complex medical needs.
3. Applying Effective Strategies: Participants will learn how to apply strategies and make appropriate accommodations for youth-in-care with complex medical needs.

Registration and CE Information

• Register here for both the CE and Non-CE version. To earn 1.5 CEs, you will need complete the post-webinar quiz. The post-webinar quiz is optional for those not wanting CEs.
• The live webinar will be held November 20, 2025, from 12:00pm - 1:30pm
• Once registered, you will be able to access the course site to complete the Zoom registration to receive the link for the webinar.

Presenters

• Peggy Childs, Vice President of Infinitec | UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago
• Jenn Skalitzky, Director of Infinitec | UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago
• Richard Brown, Chief Strategy and Infinitec Officer | UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago
• Cassidy Chambers, Senior Public Service Administrator | Illinois Department of Children and Family Services