Take A Break Respite Program
Clearbrook
Volunteers are matched with a family that has a child with special needs, birth to age 4, in their home. If you have 3-4 hours per week to play, share and care for a child and are 21 years of age or older, we need you. Training is provided. Contact Carly Bell at 847-385-2633 or cbell@clearbrook.org.
About Clearbrook
Location:
1835 West Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, US
Mission Statement
At Clearbrook, our mission is to encourage growth and independence for persons of all ages with disabilties or intellectual and/r developmental delays. We respect the uniqueness and promote the dignity of individuals and recognize them as part of their family and community. A holistic approach to habilitation and/or rehabilitation enables each person to reach their maximum potential and fulfill personal goals within the most self-determining environment.
Description
Clearbrook is an Illinois not-for-profit agency, established in 1955 to create opportunities for children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilties such as autism, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome. The organization has grown to serve over 7,000 individuals yearly and to include more than 50 facilities in Chicago and the suburbs. Clearbrook offers therapeutic and day services to children and adults, employment training and job placement for adults, programs geared towards to those on the autrism specturm, programs for seniors, and a wide range of adult residential programs. Clearbrook's programs serve individuals of all ages giving them a place to learn, work, live and realize their full potential. WE ARE PROUD OF OUR RATIOS! 92 %Goes Directly to Programs/Services.