Parents share information and ideas to help take care of themselves, raise strong children, and build strong relationships with their kids with disabilities.

1st Thursday of each month
6:00pm – 7:00pm

To register, call (309) 686-1177 or email parentsupport@ci.easterseals.com.

The mission of Safe Harbor Family Crisis Center is to support and respond to the needs of survivors of domestic violence and their dependents in the effort to avoid further abuse. The center is based in Galesburg and serves victims of domestic violence in Knox County.

Safe Harbor’s services include a crisis hotline, court advocacy, support groups, social service referrals, clothing and food, and children’s programs.

For more information, call (309) 343-7233 or email info@safeharborfcc.org.

Community Nurse Health Center provides primary medical care and dental care. Services are available to all families and individuals regardless of your insurance status or ability to pay. A sliding fee is available for low-income and uninsured individuals. Medicaid is accepted.

SOAR is a community-based therapeutic recreation program. Leisure, social and developmental skills are emphasized to promote the highest level of recreation participation possible.

Check the website for eligibility, transportation options, and the calendar of events.

The City of Bloomington and Town of Normal sponsor S.O.A.R through their Parks and Recreation departments.

The Immune Deficiency Foundation is  a nationwide organization that can assist with finding specialists, providing financial assistance and providing educational materials. Primary immune deficiency diseases are a group of relatively rare conditions caused by intrinsic or genetic defects in the immune system.

The Division of Specialized Care for Children’s (DSCC) Mental Health Resources tip sheet provides a listing of websites, fact sheets and videos to help youth and their families find mental health resources.

Mental Health Resources tip sheet in English

Mental Health Resources tip sheet in Spanish

The Division of Specialized Care for Children’s (DSCC) education skills checklist can help youth and their families identify the skills and abilities they have met as well as those areas where they may need more focus. Some of these activities may not apply to everyone. 

Education Skills Checklist in English

Eduation Skills Checklist in Spanish

The Division of Specialized Care for Children’s (DSCC) Work Skills Checklist is designed to help youth identify work-related skills they have and other areas where they may need more focus. Some of these activities may not apply to everyone.

DSCC’s Work Skills Checklist in English

DSCC’s Work Skills Checklist in Spanish

The Plan to Achieve Self Support or PASS for people with disabilities is a written plan of action for getting a particular kind of job or starting a business offered by the Social Security Administration.  The PASS allows you to earn more money to apply towards a work goal, without reducing your SSI benefits.

Got Transition aims to help youth and young adults move from pediatric to adult health care. Its website includes frequently asked questions and resources for youth and young adults as well as parents and caregivers.

The site also includes an animated video “What is Health Care Transition? HCT 101” for youth, young adults and families.