Referal resources to connect caregivers to respite programs, access to statewide training opportunities, and can show you where to make the biggest impact to help caregivers in Illinois
Phone: 847-224-8474
If you live in Illinois and have a disability, the Division of Rehabilitation Services may be able to help you find a job or live at home independently.
To apply for services go to the website and complete the form.
Phone: 815-464-1832
The Arc of Illinois
The mission of the Family Support Network is to unify individuals with disabilities and their families to advocate for funding, services and community resources that strengthen and support the individual and the family directly by responding to their individual needs and empowering them to live in their own homes. The Family Support Network further seeks to ensure the continuation of all individual supports throughout the life span of the individual.
Phone: 312-939-3513
Provides Parents of Children with Disabilities with Information, Training, and Assistance.
- Learn about your Rights and Responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Make informed decisions about your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Obtain appropriate services for your child
- Communicate more effectively with school professionals
- Come together with other parents who share your concerns and desires to make a difference
- Learn more about Early Intervention and transition services
- Effect positive change in your child’s school.
- Learn about what he or she needs to lead a productive and independent adult life
Phone: 847-540-8280
The Hope Center
Buddy Break is a free 3-hour respite program where kids with special needs, ages 2-16, and their siblings, ages 4 to 5th grade, come to make new friends, play games, do crafts, read stories, and much more while the families get a break from their care giving responsibilities. Go to website for upcoming dates and registration.
Location Address: 23153 W Miller Rd
Location City: Lake Zurich
Location State: IL
Location Zip Code: 60047
On Tuesday evenings, women on similar journeys have a chance to share a meal and some candid conversation. Childcare is provided, which gives everyone time to rejuvenate while listening to a speaker, getting spiritual encouragement, or doing a craft together while sharing struggles and victories as single parents. Evenings are often filled with laughter, sometimes tears, and always inspiration to thrive!
At the Hope Center contact Donna Riemer, donna@thehopeco.com
Location Address: 23153 W Miller Rd
Location City: Lake Zurich
Location State: IL
Location Zip Code: 60047
Phone: 224-252-0295
The Hope Collective
Teen Mother Choices is passionate about bringing hope, purpose, and a better tomorrow to young moms through 1:1 mentoring, weekly lifeskills workshops, goal setting, financial counseling, and so much more. TMC is a faith-based program designed to support teen moms, ages 13 through 23, who have already given birth and who have courageously chosen to parent their child.
Location Address: 2500 W Higgins Rd
Location City: Hoffman Estates
Location State: IL
Location Zip Code: 60169
Phone: 847-882-2511
Provide a safe home for moms and their children for two years, referrals for counseling, career training, food programs and more, intense financial training and guidance, assistance securing permanent housing upon graduation. Have locatioins in Woodstock, Hoffman Estates, Elgin, Schaumburg and Carol Stream.
Call for an appointment.