Easter Seals Joliet Region Inc

Provide early intervention and outpatient rehabilitation therapy to enable disabled children to enhance development, independence, and self-esteem. This program provides comprehensive rehabilitation using an individualized program based on individual needs to maximize a child's independence. During this past year, 2,974 children received speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, developmental therapy, autism supports and behavioral counseling. Additionally, there were 3,960 consultations and screenings completed and 1,048 parents and caregivers received training.

Provide foster homes for children both disabled and non-disabled with the ultimate goal of reuniting families, adoption, or independence. This program provides alternative living arrangemnts for the disabled and medically challenged child at risk of harm or institutionalization. During the past year, 56 children were served in 38 homes over 6 counties. Some of the services provided were behavioral services, case management, nursing, nutritional services, recreational services, social work services, transportation, and vocational counseling,

Provide early childhood services through a home visiting program for expecting families and those that have children 0-3 in order to provide developmental screenings, activities, parenting enrichment, and support. During the past year, 379 families and 446 children were served through 4,697 personal visits. Inclusive child care services were provided for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years with 39 children receiving these services over the past year.