Resources for Cook

Brightpoint (formerly Children’s Home & Aid)

Brightpoint provides a wide range of programs statewide to help families and their children navigate challenges and focus on preventing problems before they become life-altering crises. Its programs include: Mental health and wellness Parenting support...

Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation

The Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation provides financial assistance to people of all ages with spinal cord injury and neurological disorders. It also offers funding for medical research. Financial assistance includes post-high school education scholarships and...

Bullying and Youth with Disabilities and Special Health Needs

Children with disabilities — such as physical, developmental, intellectual, emotional, and sensory disabilities — are at an increased risk of being bullied. Any number of factors —  physical vulnerability, social skill challenges, or intolerant environments...

C.I.T.Y. of Support

Children in Therapy and You (C.I.T.Y.) of Support is an online and in-person community that supports all families navigating the needs of their child in therapy, regardless of diagnosis, age, therapeutic needs or overall situation. Information,...

Camp About Face for Children With a Cleft Lip or Craniofacial Anomaly

Riley Children’s Foundation’s Camp About Face provides children born with a cleft lip or another craniofacial anomaly the chance to be themselves, make new friendships and build lasting skills that lead to a lifetime of...

Camp Erin Grief Support Online

Eluna’s Camp Erin Online provides an intentional space for children and their families to connect, find support and remember the people in their lives who have died. Camp Erin Online focuses on helping families find...

Camp Erin Overnight Grief Camp

Camp Erin Chicago is part of a national bereavement program for youth grieving the death of a significant person in their lives.  Free for all families, Camp Erin combines traditional, fun camp activities with grief...

Camp Hope Illinois in Lake Forest

Camp Hope is an overnight summer camp for Chicago-area teenagers and young adults with developmental disabilities. Campers ages 15 to 30 have a one-on-one buddy providing care and participate in activities adapted to their unique...

Camp Riley in Martinsville, Ind.

Camp Riley in Martinsville, Ind., empowers children with physical and developmental disabilities through life-changing week-long camp experiences tailored to their individual needs. Campers with physical and developmental disabilities, Down syndrome, craniofacial anomalies, sickle cell anemia,...

Camp Sunshine for Children with Life-Threatening Illnesses and Their Families in Maine

Camp Sunshine helps children with life-threatening illnesses and their families find hope, community and a safe space for recharging together. Located in Maine, the camp offers medical support and free, year-round camping sessions for children...