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 Disease
KCHD Immunizations
KCHD Flyer to Parents Promoting Immunization (PDF, English & Spanish)
CDC: Adolescent and School Health
Communicable Disease Reporting and Resource Manual for Schools and Child Care Centers\
COVID and Mpox Information for Daycares, Schools and Colleges/Universities
IDPH: Communicable Disease Guidance for School Nurses
IDPH: Measles Guidance for Schools
IDPH: Measles Outbreak Simulator for Schools
IDPH: Improving Measles Protection Rates and Evaluation of Outbreak Readiness
IDPH: School Vaccination Coverage Dashboard
IDPH: Minimum Immunization Requirements Entering a Child Care Facility or School in Illinois, 2024-2025
How Early Care and Education Can Help Children Keep Their Vaccinations Up-to-Date: A Toolkit for Early Care and Education Providers
Illinois Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrict: School Immunizations Toolkit
Illinois 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