April is Child Abuse Prevention Month!
Show your support by wearing blue on Friday, April 6th.
You can find additional information and resources at the Prevent Child Abuse Illinois Website.
ARCH National Respite Networkhas posted a new fact sheet for family caregivers called "9 Steps to Respite Care for Children and Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities" and can be found here. Visit the ARCH website for additional information and resources!
The Illinois Respite Coalition's
emergency respite program is funded in part by a Respite Care grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. For more information, resources, and support for individuals with paralysis, please visit their website or view the IRC's press release.
CONTACT
Phone:
Cell: (630) 207-8479
Office: (773) 205-3627
Fax: (773) 205-3631
CONTACT THE IRC
Located:
6650 W. Irving Park Rd.
Chicago, IL 60634
Email:
thielenc@maryvilleacademy.org
Updated October 2017 by the Illinois Respite Coalition
No matter where you fit in the respite world, the Illinois Respite Coalition will be a support system for you. We have referral resources to connect caregivers to respite programs, access to statewide training opportunities, and can show you where to make the biggest impact to help caregivers in Illinois.
For more information, please contact us.