ILLINOIS NETWORK OF CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL AGENCIES is an individual & family services company based out of 1226 TOWANDA PLZ, Bloomington, Illinois, United States.

A Multi-Service Company providing Quality Services to many types of Industries.

Our group homes provide a family atmosphere where four to eight individuals live together with 24-hour staff support. Each person has their own room, which they are encouraged to personalize. Open Door also utilizes a special dietician-directed meal program called My25. This program considers each person’s health requirements and encourages individuals to help with meal preparation. We also offer assistance for individuals seeking intermittent support. These services are for people who live in their own home or apartment but also need help every now and then. Our staff develops personal relationships with the individuals we serve and offers services in all aspects of everyday living. Open Door is focused on opening doors and developing opportunities for all of our clients. This means that we provide support in every aspect of life, assisting with personal care, doctor appointments, and medication management. Our clients also receive guidance on money management, personal shopping, and laundry assistance. The levels of support are uniquely designed around the specific needs of each person. Fun and recreation are also a big part of services at Open Door. We provide transportation to a wide variety of events and activities. Clients have the opportunity to attend sporting events, see concerts, visit museums, and take outings to local parks. We also have groups that attend dance classes, yoga, and open swim sessions. If an individual has an interest, we try our best to satisfy their need in order to promote independence, growth, and an exceptional quality of life for every person we serve.

Cornerstone Services provides progressive, comprehensive services to people with disabilities promoting choice, dignity, and the opportunity to live and work in the community. Since 1969 Cornerstone has been a leader in meeting the unique needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illnesses, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. Cornerstone is licensed by state and federal agencies. We are an Illinois-based, not-for-profit organization which provides employment, community support, residential and behavioral health services through four program departments.

Special Olympics is a global organization that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport, every day around the world. Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports for more than 23,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and over 13,000 Young Athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, allowing them to realize their full potential in sports and in life. Special Olympics programs enhance physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, social skills and encourage family and community support. Special Olympics began in Illinois with the first games at Soldier Field in July 1968 thanks to the efforts of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and her peers. There are now more than 4.5 million athletes in 170 countries. Special Olympics is financially sound with diverse revenue streams, a thorough annual budget process and increasing organizational revenue streams. Special Olympics Illinois does not charge athletes or their families to participate in the program. OUR MISSION Provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. OUR VISION Special Olympics Illinois (SOILL) will be a global leader in shaping a culture where people with and without intellectual disabilities are fully integrated into the community by providing year round opportunities in competitive sports, health education, leadership and personal development. ATHLETE OATH “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”

Step By Step Inc. has been providing quality Early Care & Education programs for children 6 weeks to 11 years old since 1993. Our mission is to provide every child an opportunity to grow and learn in a warm and loving environment. Our six programs are fully licensed as Day Care Centers by the Illinois Dept. of Children and Family Services. Our Alton and Brighton locations offer a part-day Illinois State Board of Education Pre-K program for eligible children. All of our centers also provide a USDA approved food program for all children enrolled.

Lifesong for Orphans is bringing joy and purpose to orphaned and vulnerable children through indigenous orphan care around the world and foster care initiatives in communities across the United States. We facilitate no-cost church and private adoption funds nationwide and provide adoption grants and loans to adoptive families. Thanks to TMG Foundation and key partners, all of Lifesong’s fundraising and administrative costs are covered. 100% of received donations directly help children in need. Lifesong's 4-part pledge: Our Children” will: -Not want for food, clothing, medical care, or shelter -Be taught the Gospel and how to live as followers of Jesus Christ -Receive a quality education to provide a foundation for their future -Experience continued love and support as they transition into adult living

Futures Unlimited is a company based out of United States.

Serving families since 1897. Adult Protective Services, Exchange Club Center, Foster Care, Groundwork, Suzy's Caring Place, Partner Abuse Intervention & Sexual Assault Services Center. GACS is a member of the United Way. It is the mission of Guardian Angel Community Services to empower people to improve the quality of their lives. Guardian Angel Community Services (formerly, Guardian Angel Home), was founded in Joliet, Illinois in 1897 as an orphanage, run by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Mary Immaculate, to care for dependent and neglected children. In 1973, Guardian Angel Community Services became a licensed, child welfare agency and began focusing its efforts on addressing the increasingly complex problems of children and families. In August 2005, the Agency officially changed the name to reflect the wide array of services provided to the community. Guardian Angel Community Services expanded in the mid 1990’s to include an office in Morris, Illinois, which offers counseling, and medical and legal advocacy services to victims of domestic and sexual violence. The Agency is accredited by the Council on Accreditation and in January of 2012, Guardian Angel Community Services’ accreditation was renewed. The congratulatory letter from the Council noted, “COA’s program of quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have set high performance standards for themselves and have made a commitment to their constituents to deliver the very best quality services. COA is proud to recognize you as one of these outstanding providers, and I wish you the very best in your continuing service to the individuals in your community.” GACS is a member of the United Way of both Will and Grundy Counties and the Illinois Coalitions Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence. www.gacsprograms.org

L.A.D.,INC. is a company based out of 1503 W 34TH AVE, ANCHORAGE, Alaska, United States.

In the early 1970’s, a group of women known as the Women’s Development Council were concerned about the prevalence of domestic violence around them—in their lives, their friends lives, and in the community as a whole. The idea for a shelter—a safe place for victims--was born and Mutual Ground was incorporated in August 1975. The goal of this new agency was to provide emergency shelter for families in crisis and offer 24-hour services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, to include counseling, support, and referrals to other agencies. The first shelter opened in1978 on the top floor of a property rented from the First Presbyterian Church in Aurora. The nation’s economy was ailing, which at the family level translated to higher incidences of domestic violence and sexual assault. Fortunately, things turned around and in 1984 Mutual Ground purchased a two story house on North Lake Street that could serve 14 women and children. Sexual Assault services were housed in a separate building on Lincoln Ave. The need for domestic violence services surged in the early 90’s and Mutual Ground found it was turning away hundreds of women and children each year due to lack of bed space to house them. A search began to find a big enough building for everyone who needed “shelter from the storm.” In 1995, following an enormous $2.3 million capital campaign, Mutual Ground was able to purchase and renovate the building. And after more than 20 years of Sexual Assault Services in one location and Domestic Violence Services in another, Mutual Ground could finally put all services in one place in 1996. Today, in a given year, Mutual Ground provides services to about 1,500 victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, our prevention education program is in 1,750 classrooms and we can accommodate 28 women and their children in our emergency shelter. Our budget is now at $1.8million with a staff of 43 and calls to the hotline exceed 1500 every month.

Homes of Hope Mission: To serve and support adults with intellectual disabilities in a manner inspired by God's call. Homes of Hope Vision: To advocates for those we serve in our homes; providing a lifetime of meaningful opportunities to achieve their dreams in an atmosphere of compassion, dignity, and self-determination. Values: Homes of Hope will ensure peace of mind for families and loved ones by creating safe and happy homes for those we serve by promoting and integrating the following values: RESPECT- WE will nurture an environment that acknowledges the unique worth of each individual we serve while being sensitive to differing viewpoints. This value extends to interactions with employees, family, friends, local community members and other organizations. INTEGRITY- We will be true to our mission through openness and honesty in all situations, making ethical choices while adhering to all laws and regulations. SAFETY- We will use best and safe practices to ensure the well-being of those we serve while encouraging their independence. INDIVIDUALIZATION- We will tailor services to meet the unique abilities, strengths, skills, goals, desires, and choices of each person we serve. We will encourage individual opportunities for community inclusion and interactions. SELF-DETERMINATION- We will promote independence, decision-making, self-advocacy, and community involvement. We will encourage and assist individuals in achieving their goals, dreams and their chosen spiritual direction.