Pageant Inspires Confidence
At the Miss You Can Do It pageant, contestants get more than a day of glamour. The theme of the pageant is a “can do” attitude. Contestants participate to their fullest ability and feel great…
Champaign News
Restaurant Gets “Angel Among Us” Recognition
Find out why this Urbana cafe was featured on WCIA’s “Angel’s Among US” Piato Cafe in the Lincoln Square Mall is known for their food. Now they’re being recognized for their efforts to support local…
I Can Bike
Children learn how to ride a traditional two-wheel bicycle. Many children who haven’t been able to ride a bike in the past have completed this program. In fact, 80% of participants successfully complete the program….
211 Now in Champaign & Vermillion Counties
Need to find a program or service when Specialized Care for Children is closed? Dial 211. Trained staff from United Way and PATH Crisis Center are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365…
Artist Inspires Audience
Audiences are impressed with the “Chalk Guy’s” work, but they are inspired by his words. Specialized Care for Children sponsored artist and inspirational speaker Ben Glenn at the Kankakee Transition Fair on Thursday, March 13,…
Delivering a Tricycle
There’s fun and freedom that comes with riding your own bike. That’s the feeling that AMBUCS wanted to deliver to a local family. AMBUCS is a non-profit service organization dedicated to creating mobility and independence…
CEFS Head Start Program
Head Start programs prepare children for kindergarten. It’s a free, education program available to pregnant women and children ages 0-5, including those with significant or multiple special needs. Certified teachers plan hands-on lessons with developmentally…
Special Production of Broadway Musical in McClean County
Children put on a junior production of well-known Broadway musicals. The Penguin Project brings together children with special needs and peer mentors to recreate well-known plays. The roles are cast to children with developmental, intellectual,…
Penpals featured on Angels Among Us
What do an 11 year old and a US Senator have in common? Both are stroke survivors. As part of his therapy, 11 year old Jackson was asked to write a letter. He chose to…