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Park School Resource Guide
828 Main Street Evanston, IL 60202 (847) 424-2300
**This guide was compiled from resources from the Park School community, past and present. Neither Park School nor District 65 endorse, recommend, or promote any of the professionals, services, or goods listed herein.
This guide is continuously updated. If you have more resources to be included, please send them to Park School (attention Louisa Ricker, School Social Worker) or email them to [email protected]. If you find information that needs to be updated, please reach out as well.
Updated August 2019
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T able of Contents Medical Pediatricians
Dentists/Orthodontists
Eye Doctors & Vision Specialists
Medical Specialists
Feeding Clinics
Individual and Family Resources Therapy Centers and Specialty Clinics
Family Support/Advocates/Lawyers
Respite and Childcare
Food/Clothing/Healthcare Assistance
Supplies Equipment and Supplies
Activities Extracurriculars & Additional Activities
Additional Resource Guides from Other Organizations
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P ediatricians
Dr. Edward Traisman 1950 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL 60202 (847) 869-4300 https://chicagoareapeds.com/ https://www.northshore.org/apps/findadoctor/physicians/edward-s.-traisman
Dr. Barbara Johnston Town and Country Pediatrics 1460 N. Halsted, Suite 402 Chicago, IL 60622 (312) 279-8900 Lurie Children’s Primary Care (also has a Glenview office) https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/specialties-conditions/pediatricians/town-and-co untry-pediatrics/
Dr. Susan Roth NorthShore Medical Group--Evanston Pediatrics 1000 Central Street #765 Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 570-1507 https://www.northshore.org/apps/findadoctor/physicians/susan-amy-roth
Dr. Joseph Terrizzi NorthShore Medical Group--Evanston Pediatrics 909 Davis Street Suite 200 Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 866-3700 https://www.northshore.org/apps/findadoctor/physicians/joseph-fiore-terrizzi
County Care Providers (312) 864-8200 (Medicaid current) http://www.countycare.com/
Administrative offices: 1900 Polk Street Suite 220C Chicago, IL 60612
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ETHS Health Center Evanston Township High School 1600 Dodge Avenue Room H-101 (847) 424-7265 ● Able to provide physicals and immunizations on a limited basis who do not have a regular health care provider ● Pricing
Erie Evanston/Skokie Health Center 1285 Hartrey Avenue Evanston, IL 60202 (847) 666-3494 https://www.eriefamilyhealth.org/
Presence Saint Francis Hospital (847) 568-7422 http://www.presencehealth.org/presence-saint-francis-hospital-evanston
800 Austin Street, East Tower Suite 451 Evanston, IL 60202 ● Open Mondays 1-5 pm
800 Austin Street, East Tower Suite 505 Evanston, IL 60202 ● Open Wednesdays 1-5 pm
7380 North Lincoln Avenue Lincolnwood, IL 60712 ● Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-5 pm
Additional Doctors and Clinics with Pricing
Developmental Pediatricians and Clinics Dr. Evora Brent NorthShore Medical Group 1000 Central Street Suite 800 Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 570.2577
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9977 Woods Drive Lower Level Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 570-2577 https://www.northshore.org/apps/findadoctor/physicians/evora-brent
Dr. Deborah Gaebler-Spira Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago 345 East Superior Street Chicago, IL 60611 (800) 354 7343 OR (312) 238-1149 https://www.sralab.org/clinicians/deborah-gaebler-spira-md
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics NorthShore University Health Systems 9977 Woods Drive Lower Level Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 570-2577 (phone number is the same for both locations)
1000 Central Street Suite 800 Evanston, IL 60201 https://www.northshore.org/pediatrics/specialty-programs/developmental-behavio ral-pediatrics/
Pediatric Developmental Center Advocate Illinois Masonic 3040 North Wilton 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 296-7340 https://www.advocatehealth.com/immc/health-services/pediatric-developmental-c enter/ ● Diagnostic clinic, intervention, family and sibling support groups, skill based groups, individual therapy
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D entists
Dentists NorthShore Dentistry for Children Dr. Jason Glick 1560 Sherman Avenue #610 Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 869-5417 http://nsdckidsdental.com/
Special Patient Dental Care Program Advocate Illinois Masonic 811 West Wellington Avenue Chicago, IL 60657 773-871-1461 https://www.advocatehealth.com/health-services/dental-center/programs
Dr. Kathleen Curry Evanston Family Dental Associates 823 Chicago Avenue Evanston, IL 60202 (847) 491-1200
Dr. Nancy Hijjawi and Dr. A llyson Feinstein Has privileges at Lurie Children’s Hospital
Pine Dental Care 2601 Compass Road Suite 105 Glenview, IL 60026 (847) 724-5455
1460 North Halsted Street Suite 403 Chicago, IL 60642 (773) 880-5455 https://www.pinedentalcare.com/
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Dr. Lloyd Sigman Sigman Dental 1770 1st Street #410 Highland Park, IL 60035 (847) 432-5520 http://www. Sigmandental.com
Children’s Dentistry in Park Ridge Dr. Tehemina Richardson 101 South Washington Avenue Suite 114 Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 698-2088 http://www.care4kidsteeth.com/#welcome
All About Kids Dentistry in Arlington Heights 1845 East Rand Road Suite 203 Arlington Heights, IL 60004 (847) 870-0475 https://www.allaboutkidsdentistry.com/
Lurie’s Dentistry Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park 2515 North Clark Street/467 West Deming Place Chicago, Illinois 60614 (800) 543-7362 https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/specialties-conditions/dentistry/
Arielle Wulfsohn David B. Schwartz, DDS. and associates 9933 Lawler Avenue Suite 340 Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 677-2808 https://www.yournorthshoredentist.com/meet-dr-wulfsohn.html
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Dentistry 801 South Paulina Street Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 996-7555 https://dentistry.uic.edu/patients/appointments
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Apple Dental Care: Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics (773) 384-3500 [email protected] www.appledentalcare.org
2062 North Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60647
3012 West Fullerton Avenue Chicago, IL 60647
7447 West Talcott Avenue Suite 566 Chicago, IL 60631 ● Accepts Medicaid
Erie Evanston/Skokie Health Center 1285 Hartrey Avenue Evanston, IL 60202 (847) 666-3494 https://www.eriefamilyhealth.org/
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E ye Doctors & Vision Specialists
Chicago Lighthouse Dr. Matchinsky 1850 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60608 (312) 666-1331 https://chicagolighthouse.org/
Lederer and Margolis 3250 North Arlington Heights Road Suite 109 Arlington Heights, IL 60004 (847) 255-1040 https://visualsymptomstreatmentcenter.com/ ● Eye exams, lenses, vision therapy, and vision rehabilitation
The Chicago Lighthouse 1850 West Roosevelt Road Chicago, IL 60608 (312) 666-1331 ● Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm
222 Waukegan Road Glenview, IL 60025 (847) 510-6200 ● Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm https://chicagolighthouse.org/
Lurie Children’s Pediatric Ophthalmology and Vision Care (800) 543-7362 225 East Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60611
Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park 2515 North Clark/467 West Deming Place Chicago, IL 60614
Outpatient Center in Lake Forest Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Campus
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900 North Westmoreland Suite 110 (Bays Medical Office Building 1st Floor) Lake Forest, IL 60045
Outpatient Center in Northbrook 1131 Techny Road Northbrook, IL 60062 (312) 227-7600 https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/specialties-conditions/pediatric-ophthalmologist/
List of local optometrists/ophthalmologists in the area including those who accept Medicaid
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M edical Specialists
Neurologists Dr. Michelson (NorthShore) 1000 Central St. Suite 800 Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 570-2577
2150 Pfingsten Rd. Suite 3000 Glenview, IL 60026 (847) 570-2577 https://www.northshore.org/apps/findadoctor/physicians/margaret-g.-michelson
Dr. Heard (NorthShore) 1000 Central St. Suite 800 Evanston, IL 60201 847.570.2577
920 Milwaukee Ave. Suite 2100 Lincolnshire, IL 60069 847.570.2577 https://www.northshore.org/apps/findadoctor/physicians/takijah-tiffany-heard
Dr. Laux (Lurie’s) Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago 225 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60611 (800) 543-7362 https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/doctors/laux-linda-c-1763/
Pulmonologists Dr. Lestrud (Lurie’s) Outpatient Center in Northbrook
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1131 Techny Road Northbrook, Illinois 60062 (312) 227-7600
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago 225 E. Chicago Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 (800) 543-7362 https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/doctors/lestrud-steven-1769/
Dr. Watts (Advocate) 1675 Dempster Street 2nd Floor Park Ridge, Illinois 60068 (847) 318-9330 https://doctors.advocatehealth.com/a-kimberly-watts-park-ridge-pediatric-pulmon ology
Dermatologists Joel Joyce (NorthShore) NorthShore Medical Group 9933 Woods Drive Suite 200 Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 663-8060
1515 Sheridan Road Suite 31A Wilmette, IL 60091 (847) 663-8060 https://www.northshore.org/apps/findadoctor/physicians/joel-c.-joyce
Nisha Desai (NorthShore) NorthShore Medical Group 9933 Woods Drive Suite 200 Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 663-8060
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NorthShore Medical Group 1329 North Wolf Road Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (847) 663-8060
NorthShore Medical Group 1000 Central Street Suite 800 Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 663-8060 https://www.northshore.org/apps/findadoctor/physicians/nisha-c.-desai
Ear, Nose Throat (ENT) Dr. Mark Evan Gerber (Lurie’s) NorthShore Medical Group 71 Waukegan Road Suite 700 Lake Bluff, IL 60044 (847) 504-3300
NorthShore Medical group 9669 Kenton Avenue Suite 206 Skokie, IL 60076 (847) 504-3300 https://www.northshore.org/apps/findadoctor/physicians/mark-evan-gerber
Gastroenterologists (GI) Dr. Vincent Biank (NorthShore Medical Group) (847) 570-1795
1000 Central Street Suite 800 Evanston, IL 60201
9650 Gross Point Road Suite 3900 Skokie, IL 60076
9669 Kenton Avenue Suite 206 Skokie, IL 60076
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6450 West Touhy Avenue Niles, IL 60714
915 S. Waukegan Road Suite 200 Lake Forest, IL 60045
2150 Pfingsten Road Suite 3000 Glenview, IL 60026
830 W. End Court Suite 500 Vernon Hills, IL 60061 https://www.northshore.org/apps/findadoctor/physicians/vincent-f.-biank
Orthopedists Dr. Grayhack (surgical) Lurie Children's at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Pediatric Outpatient Center 25 North Winfield Road Winfield, Illinois 60190 (800) 543-7362 https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/doctors/grayhack-john-j-1659/
Outpatient Center in Northbrook 1131 Techny Road Northbrook, Illinois 60062 (312) 227-7600
Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park 2515 N. Clark Street/467 W. Deming Place Chicago, Illinois 60614-3393 (800) 543-7362
Outpatient Center in Westchester Surgical Treatment Center 2301 Enterprise Drive Westchester, Illinois 60154 (800) 543-7362
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Dr. David Roberts (NorthShore Medical Group) 9650 Gross Point Road Suite 2900 Skokie, IL 60076 (847) 866-7846 https://www.northshore.org/apps/findadoctor/physicians/david-william-roberts
Dr. Andrea Kramer (Illinois Bone and Joint) 847-375-3000 Des Plaines Physician Offices 900 Rand Road Suite 200 Des Plaines, IL 60016
Highland Park Physician Offices 1919 Skokie Valley Road Highland Park, IL 60035
Morton Grove Physician Offices 9000 Waukegan Road Suite 200 Morton Grove, IL 60053 https://www.ibji.com/doctors/kramer-s-andrea-md/
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F eeding Clinics
Northwestern Medicine Pediatric Feeding Clinic and Lurie Children’s Hospital Downtown Chicago 225 East Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 227-4000
Western Suburbs 25 North Winfield Road Winfield, IL 60190 (800) 543-7362 https://www.nm.org/conditions-and-care-areas/pediatrics/pediatric-infant-and-ne wborn-care/pediatric-feeding-clinic
North Shore Pediatric Therapy Various locations including Evanston, Glenview, Chicago, Des Plaines, Deerfield, Lincolnwood, Lake Bluff, and Mequon (866) 815-6592 https://nspt4kids.com/
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin: Feeding, Swallowing, and Nutrition Program 8915 West Connell Court Milwaukee, WI 53226 (414) 607-5280 https://www.chw.org/medical-care/feeding-swallowing-and-nutrition/our-program
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Feeding Support Services 355 East Erie Street Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 238-1149 https://www.sralab.org/services/feeding-support-services
Feeding and Swallow Therapy at JCFS (847) 412-4379 [email protected] https://www.jcfs.org/our-services/children-adolescents/therapeutic-interventions/d evelopmental-delays/feeding-swallowing
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Pathways Pediatric Clinic 2591 Compass Road Suite 100 Glenview, IL 60026 (847) 729-6220 [email protected] https://pathways.org/pediatric-services/our-pediatric-clinic/
Easter Seals Dupage County and Fox Valley Feeding Clinic (630) 261-6216 (intake coordinator) http://www.easterseals.com/dfv/our-programs/medical-rehabilitation/specialized- clinics/feeding-clinic.html
Kids Therapy 1860 W. Winchester Road Suite 108 Libertyville, IL 60048 (847) 573-9486 http://www.kidstherapyonline.com/
Mobile Therapy Centers of America 1870 W. Winchester Road Suite 203 Libertyville, IL 60048 (847) 816-7200 https://mtcus.com/
Therapediatrics 200 Fairway Drive Suite 208 Vernon Hills, IL 60061 (847) 996-6666 https://therapediatrics.com/
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T herapy Centers and Specialty Clinics
Multi-Focused Therapy Centers/Clinics Developmental Disabilities Family Clinic 1640 West Roosevelt Road 103 DHSP (MC 727) Chicago, IL 60608 (312) 413-1871 https://ahs.uic.edu/developmental-disabilities-family-clinic ● Evaluations, counseling, group therapy, transition planning, community support and training, Autism clinic
The Center for Children and Families Erikson Institute 451 North LaSalle Street Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 893-7119 [email protected] https://www.erikson.edu/center-children-families/ ● Child-Parent Psychotherapy, comprehensive assessments, neuropsychological evaluations, Early Intervention medical diagnostic services for 0-3 year olds
Children’s Therapy and Rehab Specialists 2031 Grand Avenue Suite 100 Lindenhurst, IL 60046 (847) 265-1400
424 North Randall Road Barrington, IL 60010 (847) 756-2680
Elgin, IL 60123 790 Fletcher Drive Suite 101 (847) 697-7800 http://www.childtherapyrehab.com/ ● DIR/Floortime approach, occupational therapy, ABA, physical therapy, speech therapy
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City Kids, Inc. 5669 North Northwest Highway Chicago, IL 60646 (733) 467-5669 http://www.citykidsinc.com/ ● Individualized physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy and feeding
Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago (800) 543-7362 http://wwww.luriechildrens.org/en/specialties-conditions/pediatric-rehabilitation/pr ograms Aural Rehabilitation Therapy Program Brachial Plexus Program Cleft Palate Speech and Resonance Program Feeding and Swallowing Therapy Program Fluency and Stuttering Therapy Program Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Program Speech and Language Therapy Program Voice Therapy Program
Easter Seals DuPage and the Fox Valley Region 830 South Addison Avenue Villa Park, IL 60181 (630) 620-4433 http://www.easterseals.com/dfv/ ● Speech language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, audiology
Easter Seals Chicago and Rockford 1939 West 13th Street Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60608 (312) 491-4110 http://www.easterseals.com/chicago/ ● Partnering with parent/family support, Autism program, child development center
KGH Consultation and Treatment, Inc. 1161 Lake Cook Road
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Deerfield, IL 60015 (847) 498-5437 https://kghconsultation.org ● Individual therapy (ABA, feeding, occupational therapy, speech and language, counseling), social groups, family support services, consultation services https://kghconsultation.org/
Cawn Krantz & Associates, Inc. 605 Academy Dr. Northbrook, IL 60062 Phone: (847) 480-8890
725 West Wrightwood Chicago, IL 60614 (847) 480-8890 extension 11 [email protected] http://www.cawn-krantz.com ● Developmental Therapies
Beth Osten and Associates 3100 Dundee Road #704 Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 663-1020 http://home.bethosten.com/ ● Occupational therapy, feeding therapy, speech/language, mental health, educational and developmental therapy
North Shore Pediatric Therapy (866) 815-6592 [email protected] https://nspt4kids.com/
2530 Ridge Avenue Evanston, Illinois 60201
1657 West Cortland Street Chicago, IL 60622
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1308 Waukegan Road Suite 103 Glenview, Il 60025
707 Lake Cook Road Suite #314 Deerfield, Illinois
4433 West Touhy Avenue Suite 335 Lincolnwood, IL 60712 ● Neuropsychology diagnostic program, ABA, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, mental health/counseling, early intervention
SHORE Community Services 8350 Laramie Avenue Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 982-2030 https://shoreservices.org ● Early Intervention, home based services, service facilitation, personal support work, developmental training, supported employment
Cornerstones 7360 North Lincoln Avenue Suite 110 Lincolnwood, IL 60712 (855) 855-2712 [email protected] https://www.cornerstonesil.com/ ● Therapy and autism services: ABA, consultation, behavior assessments, parent meetings, occupational therapy, speech therapy
Mental Health and Behavior Services Barr Harris Children’s Grief Center 518 Davis Street Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 492-1516 https://barrharris.org/ ● Assist with finding resource or provide counseling for children dealing with the death of a parent, sibling, or other loved one; separation, divorce, or abandonment; violence or trauma at home, school, or in the community
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Family Institute Bette D. Harris Family and Child Clinic 618 Library Place Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 733-4300 https://www.family-institute.org/about-us/bette-d-harris-family-child-clinic ● Sliding scale
Center for Contextual Change 9239 Gross Point Rd # 300 Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 676-4447 https://centerforcontextualchange.org/ ● Intake screening and assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, coaching
Elaine Kersten Children's Center Jewish Child and Family Services (JCFS) 255 Revere Drive Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 (855) 275-5237 OR (847) 412-4350 https://www.jcfs.org ● Counseling and psychological services **accepts Medicaid
Haven Youth and Family Services 825 Green Bay Rd #200 Wilmette, IL 60091 (847) 251-6630 http://havenforyouth.org/ ● Emergency housing, therapy, crisis intervention
The Josselyn Center 405 Central Avenue Northfield, IL 60093 (847) 441-5600 https://www.josselyn.org/ ● Evaluations, psychiatric assessment, individual and family therapy, psychological testing
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Metropolitan Family Services 5210 Main Street Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 425-7500
820 Davis Street Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 328-2404 https://www.metrofamily.org/ ● Behavioral and mental health, family support, counseling
Response Center Jewish Child and Family Services 3033 West Touhy Avenue Chicago, IL 60645 (847) 676-0078 https://www.jcfs.org/response ● Prevention, outreach, counseling for people ages 12 to 24
Samaritan Counseling Center 690 Oak Street Winnetka, IL 60093 (847) 446-6955 https://www.northshoresamaritan.org/ ● Counseling and assessments
The Theraplay Institute 1840 Oak Avenue # 320 Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 256-7334 https://theraplay.org/ ● Child and family therapy
Turning Point 8324 Skokie Boulevard Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 933-0051 https://www.tpoint.org/
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● Therapy, case management, transitional living, psychiatry, group therapy
ENH Pediatric Rehab Services 9811 Woods Drive Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 663-2300 https://www.northshore.org/physical-medicine-rehabilitation/our-programs/pediatr ics/ ● Outpatient services for occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, feeding
Alan Rosenblatt Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics 4711 Golf Road Suite 800 Skokie, IL 60076 (847) 677-1818 http://doctorrosenblatt.com/index.html
Hearing Services Center on Deafness 3444 Dundee Road Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 559-0110 https://www.centerondeafness.org/
Speech-Language Wee Speech 8707 Skokie Boulevard Suite 402 Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 329-8226 http://www.weespeech.com/
Horse Therapy Equestrian Connection Mailing: 872 South Milwaukee #273 Libertyville, IL 60048
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Location: 600 North Bradley Road Lake Forest, IL 60045 (847) 615-8696 https://equestrianconnection.org/ ● Horseback riding therapy for people with special needs
Horse Feathers Therapeutic Riding 1181 Riverwoods Road Lake Forest, IL 60045 (847) 234-2411 http://www.horsefeatherscenter.org
Medical Support Services Shirley Ryan AbilityLab 355 East Erie Chicago, IL 60611 (844) 355-2253 https://www.sralab.org/ ● Adaptive Sports + Fitness Program, musculoskeletal medicine, pain management center, feeding, nursing, orthopedics
Shriners Hospitals for Children 2211 North Oak Park Avenue Chicago, IL 60707 (733) 622-5400 https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/shc ● Orthopaedics, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate
La Rabida Children’s Hospital 6501 South Promontory Drive Chicago, IL 60648 (773) 363-6700 https://larabida.org/outpatient-care/ ● Intensive Rehabilitative Services
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F amily Support/Advocates/Lawyers
Moran Center 1123 Emerson Street Evanston, IL 60202 (847) 492-1410 https://moran-center.org/ School-Based Legal Clinic ● Provides low income Evanston youth and their families with integrated legal and social work services to improve their quality of life at home, at school, and within the Evanston community.
CASE Parent Connections 1940 Sherman Avenue, Suite A Evanston, IL 60201 Meeting Dates
Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60654 (312) 640-2100 https://www.accessliving.org/
Equip for Equality 20 North Michigan Avenue Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 341-0022 OR (800) 537-2632 https://www.equipforequality.org/ ● Advocacy group for civil and legal rights of people with disabilities
Evanston Citizens for Appropriate Special Education (CASE) 1940 Sherman Avenue Suite A Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 556-8676 [email protected] http://evanstoncase.org/ ● Advocacy, support and education services
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Family Connections: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren North Shore Senior Center (meeting at Levy Center) 300 Dodge Avenue Evanston, IL 60202 (847) 864-3712 https://www.nssc.org/news/grandparents-raising-grandchildren ● Provides seniors with emotional support, parenting education, respite and financial counseling/assistance
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) NAMI Cook County North Suburban 8324 Skokie Blvd Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 716-2252 [email protected] http://www.namiccns.org
The Children’s Advocacy Center Parent support group 640 Illinois Boulevard Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 (847) 885-0100
Satellite Offices 255 Revere Drive Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062
Family Focus Building 828 Davis Street Suite 204 Evanston, IL 60201 https://www.cachelps.org/ ● Advocacy, family support services
Sibsensations Advocate Children’s Hospital 1700 Luther Lane (847) 723-9585 ● Support for typically developing siblings of children with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and selected chronic illnesses
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Burton Brown 161 N Clark Street Suite 4700 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 236-5582
Protected Tomorrows 103 Schelter Road Lincolnshire IL, 60069 (866) 544-6333 or (847) 522-8086 https://protectedtomorrows.com/ ● Special needs trusts, potential benefits, future care plan
Family Benefit Solutions (Sherry Schneider) 1110 W. Lake Cook Road Suite 150 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (847) 279-8506 [email protected] http://www.familybenefitsolutions.com/ ● Provide referrals and assist with completing applications
Brian Rubin [email protected] Toll Free (866) 867-8246
Old Orchard 5250 Old Orchard Road Suite 300 Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 279-7999
Buffalo Grove 1110 West Lake Cook Road Suite 165 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (847) 279-7999
Chicago 22 West Washington Suite 1500 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 854-8020 https://www.rubinlaw.com/
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● Legal assistance
KGH Consultation and Treatment, Inc. 1161 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015 (847) 498-5437 https://kghconsultation.org ● Individual therapy (ABA, feeding, occupational therapy, speech and language, counseling), social groups, family support services, consultation services
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E quipment and Supplies
Inclusion=Solutions 2000 Greenleaf Street Suite 3 Evanston, IL 60202 (847) 869-2500 https://www.inclusionsolutions.com/
Metro Rehab Services 11551 S Ridgeland Avenue Alsip, IL 60803 (708) 361-7060
National Seating and Mobility 5444 East Avenue Unit A Countryside, IL 60525 (630) 495-3751 or (866) 428-6859 https://www.nsm-seating.com/
Quality Healthcare Equipment 525 W Golf Rd Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (847) 640-3944
RehabTech 335 Eisenhower Lane S Lombard, IL 60148 (630) 424-4400
Performance Health (formerly Patterson Medical) 28100 Torch Parkway 60555 Warrenville , IL (800) 323-5547 https://abledata.acl.gov/organizations/performance-health-formerly-patterson-me dical
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Online Retail Sites for Therapy and Medical Equipment Abilations https://www.schoolspecialty.com/abilitations ● Fine motor, gross motor, language/communication, positioning/mobility
Ablenet https://www.ablenetinc.com/ ● Assistive technology
Adaptive Mall https://www.adaptivemall.com/ ● Adaptive equipment
Beyond Play https://www.beyondplay.com/ ● Adaptive and therapeutic materials
Flaghouse https://www.flaghouse.com/ ● Adaptive equipment, positioning/mobility, motor skills
Hatchbacks https://www.hatchbacksfootwear.com/ ● Shoes designed for use with AFOs
Miraflex https://miraflexglasses.net/ ● Soft, flexible, indestructible eyeglasses
Pocket Full of Therapy https://shoponline.pfot.com/ ● Sensory, therapeutic, education toys and materials
Rifton Equipment https://www.rifton.com/ ● Adaptive equipment
Sleep Safe Beds https://sleepsafebed.com/
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● Pediatric medical bed
Southpaw Enterprises https://www.southpaw.com/ ● Equipment for sensory integration and a multi-sensory environment
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R espite and Childcare
Clearbrook 1835 West Central Road Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (847) 870-7711 https://www.clearbrook.org/takeabreak/
Glenkirk 3504 Commercial Ave Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 272-5111 https://glenkirk.org/
Little City 700 N. Sacramento, Suite 201 Chicago, IL 60612-1026 (773) 265-1539
West Algonquin Road Palatine, IL 60067 (847) 358-5510 https://www.littlecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/InHomeChild_2014_low.pdf
SHORE Community Services 8350 Laramie Ave. Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 982-2030 https://shoreservices.org
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F ood/Clothing/Healthcare Assistance
Evanston School Children’s Clothing Association (ESCCA) 1500 McDaniel Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 [email protected] or contact the School Social Worker to set up a time to pick up
Family Focus-Our Place Family Closet & Pantry 2010 Dewey Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 475-7570 1st and 3rd Saturday from 10 am-1 pm http://www.family-focus.org/centers/evanston/
Access to Care [email protected] Healthcare for those who are uninsured. If you have Medicare but are not able to afford Part B, you may be eligible for this. (708) 531-0680 http://www.accesstocare.org/
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E xtracurriculars & Additional Activities
Bounce 255 Birchwood Avenue Deerfield, IL 60015 (844) 626-8623 www.bouncechildrensfoundation.org
Evanston Special Recreation 2100 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 https://www.cityofevanston.org/government/departments/parks-recreation-comm unity-services/recreation/special-recreation
Ryan Dollins [email protected] (847) 424-5496 ● Program coordinator who supervises year-round inclusion, after-school programs, trips and outings, and special events
Leonard Woodson [email protected] (847) 448-8044 ● Program coordinator who supervises all Special Olympics programs and the special recreation summer camps
Exceptional Wiggleworms Old Town School of Folk Music (773) 728-6000 https://www.oldtownschool.org/classes/detail/?courseid=4956 https://www.oldtownschool.org/
Best Buddies Illinois 101 West Grand Avenue Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 828-9313 [email protected] https://www.bestbuddies.org/illinois/about/
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Camp Red Leaf Jewish Council for Youth Services 26710 West Nippersink Road Ingleside, IL 60041 (847) 740-5010 [email protected] https://jcys.org/camp-red-leaf/ ● Day camp, overnight camp, and weekend respite
Have Dreams 2020 Dempster Street Evanston, IL 60202 (847) 905-0702
515 Busse Highway Suite 150 Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 685-0250 http://havedreams.org/ ● Enrichment and groups for students who have autism
Red Kite Project Chicago Children’s Theater 100 South Racine Avenue Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 374-8835
Access and Inclusion Department (773) 227-0180 x322 https://chicagochildrenstheatre.org/redkiteproject/ ● Theater and summer camp for students with autism
Special Gifts Theater PO Box 2231 Northbrook, IL 60065 (847) 564-7704 https://specialgiftstheatre.org/
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A dditional Resource Guides from Other Organizations
Cherry Preschool--Resources for Parents https://cherrypreschool.org/resources-for-parents/
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