Children and adults with special needs aren't the only ones who need our services. Parents, siblings, caregivers, and other family members often need support, too.
Easterseals offers these services to our families and caregivers of children with special needs:
Home-Based Support
Home-based support services at Easterseals Joliet Region, Inc. provide in-home services to families with children and adults with special needs. This program was designed to provide services to children and adults in their natural environment. The goal of the home-based support services program is to improve the quality of life of your child and an adult by developing individualized programs and teaching adaptive behaviors.
Autism Support Group
Easterseals Joliet Region offers a great way to connect with other parents/ caregivers who are raising children with Autism. We have parent-parent connections with a new discussion topic each moth. It is a great way for newly diagnosed families to ask seasoned families questions and find resources, no matter where you live. The group is free and open to the public. Virtually on the 1st Wednesday of each month starting at 5:00 PM. Email Laura for the Zoom link that is sent out the day of the event erojas@joliet.easterseals.com
Grupo de Apoyo (español)
El primer martes del mes en Zoom de 6:30 PM a 7:30PM.
Abierto al publico
Este grupo de apoyo para padres está abierto a cualquier persona que esté criando a un niño con alguna discapacidad o condición médica. Este grupo es para familias de habla hispana. El grupo se reúne el primer martes de cada mes de 6:30PM a 7:30PM en Zoom.. El enlace de la reunión virtual se comparte el mismo día del evento. Esta es una excelente manera para que las familias encuentren comunidad y apoyo mientras navegan criando niños con necesidades especiales. Póngase en contacto con Alicia por correo electrónico para registrarse.
(This parent support group is open to anyone who is raising a child with any disability or medical condition. This group is for Spanish-speaking families. The group meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM on Zoom. The virtual meeting link is shared on the same day of the event. This is a great way for families to find community and support while navigating parenting a child with special needs. Contact Alicia via email for registration.
Easterseals Joliet Region offers a great way to connect with other parents/ caregivers who are raising children with Autism. We have parent-parent connections with a new discussion topic each month. It is a great way for newly diagnosed families to ask seasoned families questions and find resources, no matter where you live. The group is free and open to the public. )