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Family Resource Center at Milred Berry Center
rgarvey@milredberry.org
8616 Northern Ave
Rockford, Il 61107
1.815.332.6064
http://www.milredberry.org
Advocate Lutheran General
Children’s Health Resource Center
Kathryn Smart
1675 Dempster St., 2nd Fl.
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Cook County
(847) 723-9484
E-mail: lgh-chrc@advocatehealth.com
Provides books, newsletters, magazines, videos, DVDs and CD-ROMs
on health information for parents, teenagers and children.
Library hours: Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other
times may be available by appointment.
No fee.
Celebrate Differences
Rebecca Christiansen
2758B Rte. 34, Ste. 327
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 885-3006
Kendall County
E-mail: info@celebratedifferences.org
Provides a resource library of books and videos on various
special needs topics.
Cost: no fee.
No wait list.
Charlie’s Gift - Resource Center Library
The Community House
Christa Ekis
415 W. 8th St.
Hinsdale, IL 60521
DuPage County
(630) 323-7500 ext. 230
E-mail: cekis@thecommunityhouse.org
Provides books, DVDs and educational toys, loaned for 2-week
periods.
Library hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Monday-Thursday). Evening
hours by appointment.
No fee.
Easter Seals Children's Development Center
Family Community Resource Room
Lori Davie, Coordinator
650 N. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 965-6745, ext. 284 or 132
Winnebago County
E-mail: ldavie@il-rk.easterseals.com
Business hours: Monday, noon to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Friday,
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturdays, made by appointment only.
There are books on a wide range of subjects for parents and
children. There are a number of learning aids through educational
games and toys that can help your child with a number of different
skills. Communicative aids and visual support systems that
can help your child communicate with others. All of their
tip sheets are meant to help teach skills through the use
of pictures, schedules, games and transition aids. The Resource
Room's Family Computer is available at no charge any time
to assist you in your search for information and answers to
your questions.
Cost: no charge for use of any items, schedules, articles,
tip sheets or copies.
Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago Autism Family and Community
Resource Center
Gilchrist-Marchman CDC
Katie Hench
1001 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 564-4060
Cook County
Facility provides books, newsletters, magazines, videos, internet
access, learning tools, board maker access, laminator, DVDs
and CD-ROMs on information for parents, teenagers, and children.
Library hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.;
Tuesday, Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Please call Ms. Hood for an appointment. Evening and weekend
hours available.
No fee. 2-week checkout for resources.
Family Matters
Parent Training & Information Center
Lincolnland Building
1901 S. 4th St., Ste. 209
Effingham, IL 62401
(866) 436-7842
Serving: Kankakee County
E-mail: info@fmptic.org
Lending library includes books and DVDs that families can
borrow by requesting items on-line through their Web site
or call main number.
Cost: free.
Family Resource Center on Disabilities
Charlotte Des Jardins
20 E. Jackson Blvd., Rm. 300
Chicago, IL 60604
Cook County
(312) 939-5313
Provides free seminars, information and training on the special
education rights of children with disabilities. Publications
include training manuals on how to organize an effective parent/advocacy
group, newsletter archive, pamphlets and resource lists.
Library hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., by
appointment only.
Nominal fee for some publications.
Trinity Services Autism & Family Resource Center
Resource Library
Nancy Samardzic
13318 W. Lincoln Highway
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-4273
Will County
Resource library provides information about various resources,
services, and upcoming community events. Families can borrow
books, games, toys, and other learning aids for short periods
of time. Announcing Make and Take Fridays at the Resource
Room! The theme for November is Math and Counting. Children
will have two crafts to choose from: Counting the Turkeys
or Adding Up the Turkeys.
When: Every Friday of the month from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: One project per person is free, additional projects
cost $1 to $2 each.
Library hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment.
RCADD= Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays
Resource Center
10 S. Kedzie,Room 202
Chicago, Il 60612
1.312.746.5447
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