Connecting Families to Local Services
for Young Children

Geode Health is an organization that provides therapy services and medication managment. They work with individuals needing couples therapy or therapy for ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Schizophrenia, depression, anxiety and sleep issues. Services can be provided in English, Chinese, Hindi, Russian, or Spanish.

This organization is an Autism Center, and provides ABA, Occupational, and Speech Therapy.

This organization is an Autism Center, and provides ABA, Occupational, and Speech Therapy.

This organization is an Autism Center, and provides ABA, Occupational, and Speech Therapy.

This organization is an Autism Center, and provides ABA, Occupational, and Speech Therapy.

This organization is an Autism Center, and provides ABA, Occupational, and Speech Therapy.

This organization is an Autism Center, and provides ABA, Occupational, and Speech Therapy.

This organization works with moms and children to help with housing and reentry assistance, workforce development, domestic violence prevention and assistance, education assistance, and health education.

This is a Women Infant and Children (WIC) site for supplemental assistance.

This is a Women Infant and Children (WIC) site for supplemental assistance.

This organization is the local Early Childhood Education program for School District 168. They participate in preschool for all and preschool for all expansion programs, and also offer special education services to families in district who qualify.

This daycare believe everyone matters and is valued in our daycare community. They are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment where everyone can thrive.

This organization is a Licensed childcare provider that provides care to infants, preschoolers, and young children. They have staff that speak in English and Arabic.

Family Focus invests in strengthening families and their children in Chicago and Northeast Illinois so they build social capital and achieve upward economic mobility through high-quality innovative programs and services, grounded in anti-racism and social justice.

The Your Best Behavior organization works to create socially significant changes in the lives our clients in their home, school, and community. They envision a world where all children with autism are accepted with their strengths and unique abilities and given access to high quality services and supports that help them live their best life.

Kids Above All offers resources and supports that help parents and families with early childhood education, safe and supportive housing, and trauma-informed counseling.

STAR NET Region II and VI provides professional development in various forms, consultation, resources, and family learning opportunities to facilitate the education and development of young children with disabilities from birth through age eight. They also work to empower families, equip educators, and elevate every child.

This organization offers virtual and in home services for children and families. They provide personalized parent coaching for everyday behavior challenges — tailored to your family's unique needs.

This organization is an ABA therapy location in Orland Park. They provide early ABA therapy for children with autism ages 2-6 in a caring, play-based environment. Each child’s care plan is designed around their unique strengths and needs, with a focus on building practical skills for everyday life. From first words to friendships, they support meaningful progress at your child’s pace.

The goal of this organization is to empower parents and caregivers by bringing awareness to the connection between talk, play, and early brain development, and giving them better access to the things that support that connection. They help underresourced families in Chicago with children 0-5 years old rocognize, create, and engage in opportunities for daily learning and playful converations. Families can register for access to books, diapers, activity templates, events, and more!

This organization offers online therapy in Illinois and Indiana. They specialize in mental health therapy, counseling, couples therapy, family therapy, child therapy, adolescent therapy, and adult therapy

Healthy Beginnings is a maternal and child health program that supports pregnant people, new parents, and babies up to 12 months old living in suburban Cook County. Their goal is to help parents and babies stay healthy and safe. They do this through home visits, education, support, and connections to community resources. Their caring public health nurses provide one-on-one help before, during, and after pregnancy so every family can have a strong, healthy start.

This is a counselor who offers Therapy, Mental Health Services, Counseling, and Coaching

This organization offers Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Myofunctional Therapy, and Physical Therapy

Dynamic Minds offers year-round recreation programming to any individual with a diagnosed disability, and their siblings. We offer group programs, 1:1 sessions, and sensory-friendly events. We believe in ability before limitation and strive to help our participants achieve their goals!

This program offers Parenting Workshops, Support Groups, and Parenting Coaching for families with children primarily 0-5 years old

The Lan-Oak Park District has different facilities, parks, and fittness centers for families. They also offer classes and have events geared towards families.

This organization offers ABA therapy, language and communication development, behavior reduction, and replacement skills. Training and supports are also provided for parents and caregivers, as well as social skills and peer interaction training for children. They will also consult and collaborate with schools. This organization offers these services in English, Spanish, and Arabic.

Arab American Family Services provides services including domestic violence/sexual assault intervention and prevention and case managent, and has a community health and research center.

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Gigi's Playhouse offers free therapeutic educational, and research-driven programs to individuals with Down syndrome.

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Dance Classes

The crisis center provides emergency shelter and essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence.

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Filling the Gap NFP is a restorative organization dedicated to providing dignified and transformational housing to people in need.

Together We Cope assists, empowers, encourages and advocates for neighbors in need by providing food, shelter, clothing, and referral information in times of crisis.

This school district offers Home visiting, early childhood, prenatal, parent engagement, parent education, and child development

This organization is a daycare, preschool, and tutoring center for children Birth to 12 Years Old.

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This Catholic Charities site provides ciris assistance, homelessness prevention, and access to food and basic needs.

This is a Women Infant and Children (WIC) site for supplemental assistance.

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This is a daycare center for children 12 and under, and has hours Monday through Friday.

The Family Enrichment Program supports parents and families with children from birth to age five across the ECHO 17 member school districts. Our evidence-based, center-based programs are tailored to promote optimal early development and lay a robust foundation for learning and future academic success.

This organization offers child and family services, as well as healthcare and child wellness programs.

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This organization offers infant and toddler care, full and half day preschool, kindergarten, and before and after school care.

The Cuddle Care program offers Head Start preschool through a partership between Easterseals and Head Start.

This is the public school district for the Dolton/Riverdale area.

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This is a mental health non profit based out of Park Forest, IL. They offer individual, couples, and group therapy as well as a day program for adults with disabilities. This organization also offers child counseling services and accepts medicare, medicaid and most major insurance plans. They also offer a sliding scale fee for those who don't have insurance. They offer workshops, including a yearly parenting workshop at no cost.

This organization provides essential education, services, and resources to at-risk pregnant and parenting individuals, and to families with babies who have died, creating a ripple effect that saves babies, supports grieving families, and strengthens BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People Of Color) communities.

The Park Forest Richton Park Neighborhood Network (PRNN) is part of United Way and Cook County's Transforming Places Initiative, a community and resident-driven approach to neighborhood transformation.
They work to Develop fresh and enhanced opportunities for our residents to elevate their quality of life, and facilitate connections between residents and resources and organize community events to foster resident unity and development.

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Childrens farm that offers field trips, activities, and farm school

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Preschool For All-- we provide related services for students who need (SW, SP, OT)

Helping children find their voices in Palos Heights, IL and the Chicagoland Area.

This organization offers counseling for children and teens, as well as parent support.

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Motivated OT Mama provides holistic occupational therapy services to moms, infants, and children. They also run community support and play groups to support new parent's mental health and infant/childhood development

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Motivated OT Mama provides holistic occupational therapy services to moms, infants, and children. They also run community support and play groups to support new parent's mental health and infant/childhood development

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Advocate Christ Behavioral Health Care provides mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Trestle Therapy Group offers services in speech pathoogy, as well as occupational and physical therapies.

Offers trauma treatment and counseling services

Westside Children's Therapy offers Pediatric & ABA Therapy Clinics

Megan is a speech pathologist who offers speech therapy services.

Provide resources for moms and babies.

Provides hospital and medical services.

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This is a Women Infant and Children (WIC) site for supplemental assistance.

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The D123 Family and Community Resource Center (FCRN) meets families where they are, and works to help provide various services that are needed.

Harnew School has a Preschool and a Birth to Three Year Old Program.

The Early Learning Center offers needs based preschool and screenings, and therapies to children who qualify.

This organization offers Early Childhood Education

This is a park district preschool program through Oak Lawn, and works with children 3-5 years old.

This is a non-profit early childhood center which is a ministry of Ridgeland Church.

This is a preschool program through the Oak Lawn Park District.

Offers preschool and daycare

Offers preschool, daycare, and after school care

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INCLUSIVE EARLYCHILD CENTER THAT CONDUCT ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDE SUPPORTS, IFSP AND IEP ,4 NUTRIONAL MEALS AND SNACKS, OUTDOOR GTOSS MOTOR, FIELD TRIPS ,

Nortwestern Medicine Pediatrics offers routine health exams, immunizations, newborn care including care for premature infants, school, camp, and sports physicals, prevention and managment of chronic illnesses, detection, guidance, and referrals for behavioral and developmental disorders, and coordinated care for children with disabilities.

This organization has trained volunteers and service dogs who work with individuals with various needs.

The Arc of Illinois advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, families and community organizations to ensure that people with disabilities can live, work, learn, and play in communities across the state. The Arc offers resources and information, supports families in their individual advocacy efforts and trains and educates people with disabilities, families and professionals among other things. Below is a list of services we also offer.

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