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Family and Caregiving Support Resources

  • Rattle the Stars Suicide Prevention Services and Training

    Rattle the Stars provides community-based suicide prevention services, information and training to the Champaign County area, including:

    Suicide prevention consultations
    Suicide intervention training
    Private training for groups and assistance developing a comprehensive suicide response plan
    Student-led school suicide prevention chapters
    Comfort dog support
    Speaking engagements and workshops

    All Rattle the Stars services are free. Visit their website for program information and additional resources.

  • Ray Graham Association

    The Ray Graham Association provides individuals with disabilities and their families in DuPage County and the surrounding area with recreational, residential, family support, employment and life skills services.

    The Ray Graham Association website also includes links to advocacy and legislative resources. The association’s goal is to empower people to:

    Reach their potential by providing access to therapeutic programs, recreation and family support resources.
    Grow their future through neighborhood living, life-skills training and employment opportunities.
    Achieve their goals by pursuing personalized plans with measurable actions and results.

  • Red Café Parent Support Group


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    Parents share information and ideas to help take care of themselves, raise strong children, and build strong relationships with their kids with disabilities.

    1st Thursday of each month
    6:00pm – 7:00pm

    To register, call (309) 686-1177 or email parentsupport@ci.easterseals.com.

  • Reeve Foundation Virtual Support Group for Individuals Living With Paralysis

    The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation offers virtual support groups to help individuals who are living with paralysis or caring for a family member who is living with paralysis. The support groups provide an opportunity for members to connect with others who understand what they are going through and to gain support, insight and guidance.

    Group meetings are led by a mental health professional and a peer with lived experience and are conducted in an open forum/conversational format. Separate groups are held for individuals living with quadriplegia, those living with paraplegia and family members/caregivers.

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  • Resource Directory for Illinois Families With Young Children Experiencing Homelessness and Housing Insecurity

    This resource directory from the Illinois Early Learning Project provides contact information, descriptions of programs, state agencies, and non-profit organizations in Illinois that provide support for families of young children experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.

    The directory includes food resources, housing resources, clothing and diaper resources and more.

  • Resource Guide “When a Child Dies: Planning Acts of Love and Legacy”

    The loss of a child is never easy. The Funeral Service Foundation’s free guide “When a Child Dies: Planning Acts of Love & Legacy” offers guidance, support and inspiration to families saying goodbye. Topics include:

    The funeral planning process
    Talking with children about death
    Ideas for planning a meaningful tribute
    Carrying forward and dealing with your grief

  • Resources on Racism, Racial Equity and Diversity for Families

    The Governor’s Office of Early Childhood Development put together these resources about race, racism, diversity and inclusion that may support you, your children, your family and your community.

  • Resources to Help Children After a School Shooting

    The National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families provides a list of resources to help parents, caregivers and educators support children and youth after a school shooting.

    Resources are available in both English and Spanish.

     

  • RespectAbility’s LGBTQ+ Resources for the Disability Community

    The LGBTQ+ community and the disability community intersect in significant ways. RespectAbility works to fight stigmas and advance opportunities so that people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of community. RespectAbility offers articles, books, and other resources on disability and LGBTQ+ issues.