Resources for Cook

The Illinois State Board of Education has posted a frequently-asked-questions document focused on special education during remote learning for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Children’s Specialized Hospital developed this resource to help parents support their child’s IEP goals without feeling unnecessarily burdened. It is available in English and Spanish. English fact sheet Spanish fact sheet

An activity book from Hoyleton Youth & Family Services to help children discuss their emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The activity book is available in English and Spanish.

The Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA) launched the NWSRA Activity Center to ensure that families have access to free activities, games and other online resources that will enable participants to lead healthy, active lives. The...

The responsibility of parents and caregivers are many, and these responsibilities can be even more overwhelming during this COVID-19 pandemic. The Illinois Pyramid Model State Leadership Team, in collaboration with the Governor’s Office of Early...

The Governor’s Office of Early Childhood Development has launched this webpage that features links to important resources to support families during the pandemic.

A roundup of helpful information, including funding, education, housing, immigration, food and more for the Latino community.

The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights created this comprehensive guide to address the needs of the immigrant and refugee community in the state of Illinois.

Gateway to Learning created activities and resources to help individuals with intellectual challenges and developmental disabilities continue their skill development and lifelong learning at home.

The Arc of Illinois, through a grant from the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities, administers the Financial Assistance for Training Program. The program provides funds for people with developmental disabilities and their family members to...