Greater Family Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Community Health Centers are independent, non-profit, non-governmental health care organizations that provide access to quality, cost-effective health care services to everyone, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Greater Family Health has 12 locations and offers patient-centered dental, health, and mental health services in the Elgin community and 54 municipalities in Illinois.

Greater Family Health services include:

• Women’s health and Better Birth Outcomes Comprehensive program
• Dental services
• Adult and senior health
• Behavioral health and counseling
• Sexual health

For questions or more information, please call Greater Family Health at (844) 599-3700.

Accessia Health is a national nonprofit organization that provides programs and services to individuals of all ages who are living with a rare or chronic health condition. It offers disease-specific patient programs for all ages and throughout the healthcare journey. Help includes case management, education and financial support for health insurance premiums, medication copayments travel and other essential medical expenses.

Visit Accessia Health’s website for more information about:

• Financial assistance
• Educational resources and webinars
• Provider resources

For questions or more information, call Accessia Health at (800) 366-7741. Interpretation services are available. You can also fill out the online form on the Contact Us page.

The Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO) is committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming experience that strengthens community connections and invites broader participation. Its “Share-A-Seat” program fosters a sense of community and improves quality of life by allowing individuals to attend live symphony performances at no cost. The program provides tickets to non-profit human service organizations that serve families and individuals who would not be able to attend a performance without this help.

If you are part of an organization interested in participating, please:

• Visit the RSO’s Share-A-Seat webpage for more details
• Fill out the Share-A-Seat online application form.

Organizations may request tickets for individuals or larger groups during the concert season.

Navarro Farm in Frankfort, Ill., provides a safe, supportive environment where individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can gain independence and purpose through agricultural experiences. It offers a wide range of hands-on programs and opportunities, including workplace readiness for transition and adult groups, a farmer and farmer trainee program, family-centered events, and seasonal and community celebrations.

Navarro Farm programs include:

• The Farmer and Farmer Trainee Experience, which focuses on helping people with IDD build confidence and life skills through agricultural activities, such as planting and harvesting crops, animal care, farm-to-table cooking lessons, running the farmstand and participating in social and recreational activities.
• The Post-Transition Groups Skill Development and Job Readiness Program, which provides meaningful farm activities that teach responsibility, time management and problem-solving to prepare participants for future employment or volunteer opportunities.
• Family-centered activities where families can come together, share experiences and create lasting memories.
• Carter’s Corner farm stand.
• Community events and open houses.

The Special Needs Alliance (SNA) is a national, nonprofit organization made up of law firms that provide financial planning and legal help for families with loved ones who have special needs. SNA offers resources, a “Helpful Resources for Families and Individuals with Special Needs” page,  and expertise to help families navigate financial planning, disability law and connecting with nearby attorneys who focus their practices on disability law.

For more details, visit the SNA Contact Us page.

Have Dreams in Evanston and Park Ridge provides innovative programming and compassionate care for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. It focuses on helping individuals with autism build social, communication and independence skills across the lifespan. Have Dreams’ services include free downloadable social stories and resources, counseling, support groups, after-school programs for students with autism and community-based social opportunities for neurodivergent young adults ages 22 and older.

Have Dreams also provides:

• ASD training and webinars
• Autism education flyers for kids and printable activities
• Have Dreams Academy (HDA) workforce training program in Evanston
• Counseling and employment services for neurodivergent individuals and families

Please visit Have Dreams’ Contact Us page for more information.

Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley offers outpatient rehabilitation services for individuals with developmental delays, disabilities and autism from birth through age 21. Resources include physical and occupational therapy, speech-language services, mental health services, feeding therapy, nutrition services, audiology, autism evaluations, medical diagnostics, intensive therapy, specialty clinics, inclusive child care and more.

Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley provides services in DuPage, Will, Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, and suburban Cook counties. Please visit Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley’s “How We Work” page on its website for more information and help navigating its services.

You can also contact Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley through its Contact Us page or call (630) 620-4433.

 Instituto del Progreso Latino (Instituto) is a nationally recognized education hub serving over 8,000 participants from across Cook County and low-income communities on Chicago’s southwest side. Instituto programs and services include adult basic education, English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes, workforce development, career pathway and employment support, and wrap-around social services.

Latino immigrants and their families can also gain skills that foster full participation in society while preserving cultural identity and dignity through citizenship and adult education courses, family literacy, immigration legal aid services, employment training, youth development programs and more. Instituto del Progreso Latino also includes:

• Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy for high school students seeking to focus on a career in the health sciences field
• Instituto College, which prioritizes the recruitment and retention of non-traditional, first-generation college students and values the training of bilingual and bi-culturally sensitive nursing professionals.
• Online and in-person English, citizenship and adult education courses

For questions, please call Instituto del Progreso Latino at (773) 890-0055.

The HAP Foundation’s Lynda P. Bollman Pediatric Hospice Program collaborates with hospital systems, hospices, families and supporting organizations dedicated to optimizing the quality of life for every child in Illinois living with childhood cancer or medical complexities from serious illness, their families and the teams that care for them. The program is focused on providing education, research, advocacy and workforce development to improve the lives of children and families involved in pediatric hospice and/or palliative care.

The program also provides an online, comprehensive Pediatric Resource Guide to help caregivers, families and practitioners in caring for children with serious illness throughout their journey.

The guide’s categories include financial support, transportation support, emotional wellness support, respite, camps and more. You may also sort some sections by geographic area. You can also print sections in a PDF version to share with others.

Universidad Popular (UP) is a nonprofit organization that promotes community empowerment through participatory learning. UP provides language courses, a wide range of youth and family support, job readiness training, independent living skills, a digital literacy program, health and nutrition seminars, and more. Its programs include:

• Youth Mentoring Initiative for young men
• UP to Youth featuring fun activities promoting mental and physical health, coding and community engagement
• Families Learning to Teach
• Learning to Succeed
• Overcoming Barriers to Success for people with disabilities
• Digital Literacy Program
• Health and Literacy Initiative

Universidad Popular is located at 2801 S. Hamlin Ave. in Chicago with sites in Little Village and West Lawn.

For more information, please call UP at (773) 733-5055 or visit the Contact Us Page to complete the online form.