Heart of Glenview 2009: Glenkirk

Glenkirk provides high-quality lifetime support and services that empower individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities to participate fully in community life, based on the principles of informed choice, personal dignity, responsibility, and individualization. Our services are community-based, span the entire lifetime from infancy to old age, and are individually designed to address the needs and interests of our participants. Currently, Glenkirk serves more than 1,200 infants, children and adults at 52 locations in Northern Cook and Lake Counties. Programs include early childhood intervention therapy, family support, community-based homes, vocational training and job placement, a senior center and ancillary services.

Glenkirk was founded for the benefit of children with special needs and remains committed to their well-being to this day. Glenkirk has continually evolved since its inception, adding innovative new programs and services as the needs of people with developmental disabilities were identified and became better understood. Glenkirk was a pioneer in the state of Illinois in developing and offering early intervention and respite care services for children with developmental disabilities. The DAISIES program in Glenview addresses the need for such therapeutic interventions in order to improve the physical and mental development of young children with developmental delays. The program also focuses on the needs parents have for education, advice, and emotional support in caring for their children and responding constructively to their situations. In addition, DAISIES provides families with information, guidance, and specialized resources to enhance the development of their children with special needs.

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