Garden Center Services

Community day programs garden center services operates our community day program which is a uniquely crafted experience designed to nurture the mind, body and soul of each individual that enters our door. With a commitment to personalized attention, our program caters to about 100 participants, offering a diverse range of educational, vocational, and social experiences. We prioritize individualized attention, ensuring that each participant receives tailored goals and support to maximize their personal growth.in addition to the enriching activities within our center, the community day program extends its impact by actively assisting participants to find meaningful paid work opportunities across various local businesses. Over the past year, such businesses included a car wash, a children's museum, the local park district, and various fast-food establishments. Garden center services takes pride in fostering community integration. Our aim is to empower individuals in achieving meaningful employment and enhancing their well-being. Opportunities for social responsibly are also available for participants. Participants have volunteered to help with projects such as the cook county forest preserve cleanups, and meals on wheels.garden center services is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and continues to receive technical assistance thru the national expansion of employment opportunities network (neon). This strategic partnership enables us to enhance service offerings and opportunities. Garden center services also operates the second chance thrift shoppe which is located in chicago, illinois. The shop provides training and integration opportunities for participants. The thrift shoppe offers a variety of household goods, clothing, collectibles, and furniture at bargain prices. Over thirty volunteers participate in staffing the store and raising proceeds that support the programs of garden center services. Volunteers are always welcome. Donations of new and gently used goods are accepted on thursdays and saturdays.

Garden center services operates an intermediate care facility for adults with intellectual disabilities (icf/id). This home is licensed by the illinois department of healthcare and family services (public health) and provides 24-hour residential care to the 15 individuals who live within the home. Specifically trained staff assist individuals with daily living and independent life skills, while also promoting independence in these skill areas. Individuals in the home have their own bedrooms and may have their own bathroom or share a jack-and-jill style bathroom with their neighbor. The supported individuals are active members of the community, often participating in park district activities, volunteer opportunities, sporting events, and local festivities. Most residents have lived at the icf for over a decade, and coupled with long term staff caregivers, meaningful relationships and friendships have formed over the years.