Family Support and Support Groups

Almost Home Kids coordinates the community-based medical and social services for families with a child with medical complexities, while also providing respite care when needed in a home-like setting.

Our vision is to understand and address compelling questions regarding media’s impact on child development through interdisciplinary dialogue, public information, and rigorous, objective research bridging the medical, neuroscientific, social science, education and academic communities.

Formerly known as CHOICES for Parents, CHS Youth Connections Program is a statewide advisory committee of parents and professionals ensuring that children who are Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing, and their families, connect with the necessary resources, advocacy, information, services, and support within the home, school, and community. Their Children & Hearing Loss Resource Notebook for Illinois Families is filled with information about hearing levels, early intervention, technology, education, pediatricians, and more.

Reviews for what your kids are into (before they get into it). Trusted ratings created with families in mind.

Embraced in 101 countries and 25 languages, Conscious Discipline’s foundation of safety, connection and problem-solving is leading a revolution of the heart as concepts initially applied in the classroom extend to every facet of our lives. Based on Four Key Components: Conscious Discipline Brain State Model, Seven Powers for Conscious Adults, Creating the School Family and Seven Skills of Discipline, the mission of Loving Guidance is to provide every adult with the inspiration, knowledge and skills to implement Conscious Discipline, improving children’s lives for generations.

For information about various parent groups offered, call: 630-620-4433.  

EP Magazine provides information, resources and business services for the special needs community, as well as an online health and wellness support community.

A project of ARC of Illinois providing family support through information, a lending library and trainings.

One of two Illinois Parent Training and Information (PTI) Centers providing training about IDEA, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to parents. FRDC serves the counties of Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties in northern Illinois. They provide information, trainings and resources in English and Spanish.

The Family Support Network works to uncover the resources, funding, and services needed to help people with developmental disabilities live fulfilling lives in their own homes. We make finding family services flexible and easy, using personal and professional experience to bring lifestyle benefits and support to all.