Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008

SUPPORT ute sessions to practice conversational and social skills in a safe, loving, fun environment focusing on abilities, not disabilities. Family members are welcome to chill on the sidelines or join in as needed or desired by participants. Parents can form a separate group nearby if they desire. therapy toys, resources and scholarships for families and therapists in need of financial assistance and/or community support. disorder, medical condition, mental or emotional disorder or rare diagnosis make connections with other parents whose children have the same or similar condition. If possible, matches are made according to age, geographical location, gender and severity of the symptoms. McHenry Autism Group 2413 W. Algonquin Road Suite 331 Algonquin (815) 334-7772 www.mcautismgroup.org Lexi Kazian Foundation-Helping From Heaven 105 Townline Road Suite 132 Vernon Hills (847) 778-0411 www.helpingfromheaven. org This 3-year-old group has more than 300 members and an autism center. National Fathers Network Bellevue (425) 653-4286 www.fathersnetwork.org MUMS National Parent to Parent Matching Green Bay, Wis. (877) 336-5333 www.netnet.net/mums RESOURCES Nonprofit foundation dedicated to improving the comfort and quality of life for children with special needs through education, therapy and playground equipment, Provides support and resources for fathers and families of children with chronic illnesses or developmental disabilities. MUMS is a national parent-to-parent nonprofit network whose mission is to help parents who have a child with any National Lekotek Center 2001 N. Clybourn Ave. Chicago Photographer Dorothy Perry and her son, Artist, of Chicago. Every child deserves a family Have you ever thought about being a foster care parent? Or perhaps even adopting? Little City Foundation provides training, support and lots of love for parents who want to touch the life of a young child or teenager, many of whom have special needs. If you are interested in ﬁnding out more, you can attend one of Little City’s informational meetings at its Chicago ofﬁces on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Little City also provides professional support to parents who are caring for their child with developmental disabilities in the home. Little City’s “Families One” program provides oneon-one behavior support, life-skills training and much more to families seeking assistance. For more information, call 773-265-1539. Respite For individuals with developmental disabilities 630.529.2871 ext. 3242 www.marklund.org Marklund conveniently provides hourly respite care in the homes of families who care for individuals with special healthcare needs. Our program has several funding options for families who need assistance. 54 | YOU CAN CHANGE A CHILD’S LIFE! Call 773-265-1539 Providing programs and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for nearly 50 years Little City Foundation 700 N. Sacramento, Chicago 773-265-1539 1760 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine 847-221-7130 Specıal Parent 2008 CHICAGO | ChicagoParent.com http://www.mcautismgroup.org http://www.fathersnetwork.org http://www.helpingfromheaven.org http://www.netnet.net/mums http://ChicagoParent.com

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Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 Contents In Our Shoes Of Mothers and Mission Control A Love Story Keeping the Whole Family Well What Do I Do? Resources God's Special Child Our Kids Inspirations

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