Options & Advocacy for McHenry County

Options & Advocacy for McHenry County (O&A) is a non-profit agency in Crystal Lake, Illinois dedicated to serving people and families affected by developmental differences. O&A is comprised of three programs:

The Autism Resource Center serves people with autism and their families through educational advocacy, family education, and other service coordination activities.

Helping Us Grow is a FREE prevention initiative home visiting program funded by the Illinois State Board of Education that serves families with children birth to three, as well as pregnant women who are experiencing significant life stressors in McHenry County.

Child & Family Connections is the starting point for the referral of children under 36 months of age to the Part C Early Intervention Service System in Illinois. Early Intervention services are designed to meet an infant’s or toddler’s needs if they are experiencing issues related to 5 specific areas of development.