Albuterol
August 15, 2024 webinar, "Healthy Kids, Happy Schools: Your Pediatric Toolkit" slides and video recording
Illinois School Code 105 ILCS 5/22-30 Sec. 22-30 re: Undesignated Medications for Life-Threatening Emergencies
Administrative Rules for Undesignated Emergency Medications
AAFA Midstates RESCUE Program - Supplies medication, equipment, and training to IL public schools
Statewide Standing Order for Undesignated Albuterol
Rescue Illinois Schools Initiative - training and stock albuterol
Asthma Caregiver's Handbook
American Academy of Asthma, Allergies and Immunology: Asthma and Inhaler Toolkit for Schools
American Lung Association: Illinois Stock Asthma Medication Laws
Cardiac Emergency Response Plan
American Heart Association: Cardiac Emergency Response Planning for Schools
CDC: Emergency Action Plan Template
Project Adam
Illinois Heart Rescue: Hands-Only CPR Training
Child Abuse
Child Abuse Resources
Child Health Exam Form
State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Exam
Communicable Disease & Immunizations
KCHD Communicable DiseaseKCHD Communicable Disease Reporting and Resource Manual for Schools and Child Care Centers
KCHD ImmunizationsKCHD Flyer to Parents Promoting Immunization (PDF, English & Spanish)KCHD Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Video for Schools and Child Care Providers
CDC: Adolescent and School HealthCOVID and Mpox Information for Daycares, Schools and Colleges/UniversitiesIDPH: Communicable Disease Guidance for School NursesIDPH: Measles Guidance for SchoolsIDPH: Measles Outbreak Simulator for SchoolsIDPH: Improving Measles Protection Rates and Evaluation of Outbreak Readiness
IDPH: School Vaccination Coverage DashboardIDPH: Minimum Immunization Requirements Entering a Child Care Facility or School in Illinois, 2024-2025How Early Care and Education Can Help Children Keep Their Vaccinations Up-to-Date: A Toolkit for Early Care and Education ProvidersIllinois Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics: School Immunizations ToolkitIllinois Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics: Letter to Parents About the Importance of Vaccines
Crisis Helplines
988 LifelineEpinephrine
The Kane County Health Department is pleased to provide Kane County schools with resources to implement the Illinois Emergency Epinephrine Act. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is very serious and can be life-threatening. This law permits Illinois schools to keep on hand a supply of potentially life-saving epinephrine auto-injectors, more commonly known as “EpiPens.”
Extended Family Support Program/Kinship Navigator Program
Helps relative caregivers care for their relative's children with:
- links to resources
- enrollment in school
- help with entitlement programs
- cash assistance
To inquire about receiving EFSP services, call the DCFS Hotline at 1-800-252-2873 and say, "I am caring for my relative’s child. I have been caring for them for more than 14 days. The child is not being abused or neglected but I need help. I would like to be referred to the Extended Family Support Program."
Immigration
Immigration and resources for undocumented residents
IDPH School Health Program
Tobacco and Vaping Prevention Resources for Schools
