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Embracing Abilities. Expanding Possibilities.

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Swing for a Cause: The 43rd Annual Golf Classic

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Creativity Shines: Easterseals’ Social Theater Group Empowers Children with Autism and Their Families in Countless Ways

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In the News: Illinois Head Start Providers Worry About the Future of the Program

Our Mission

We transform the lives of early learners and individuals of all abilities through access to expert educational, family, and community support.

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Our work

We have two pillars of work: Early Learning and Disability.

Early Learning

We maximize potential for children of all abilities from birth to age 5 with high-quality early learning.

Early Intervention Child & Family Connections
Family Support Services
Head Start and Early Head Start
Partnering with Parents
Teen Family Support

Disability

We expand possibilities for individuals with disabilities through support, education, and employment opportunities.

Easterseals Academy
HB Threads
Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP)
The Autism Program at Easterseals

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Our blog shares the stories of the people—families, children, and staff— touched by our services and mission.

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Blog
  • 03/03/2025

How HB Threads Is Creating Valuable Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities

HB Threads provides work opportunities, essential job training, and life skills development for individuals with disabilities. As part of Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford, it offers a supportive environment where young adults of all abilities can thrive in an integrated workplace while creating high-quality products for mission-driven customers.

Blog
  • 04/21/2025

Creativity Shines: Easterseals’ Social Theater Group Empowers Children with Autism and Their Families in Countless Ways

From start to finish, participants find comfort on the stage while honing new skills, bonding with family, and making new friends.

Blog
  • 04/16/2025

In the News: Illinois Head Start Providers Worry About the Future of the Program

A recent Chalkbeat Chicago piece discusses the potential impacts of federal funding cuts to Head Start for the children and families served by the program.

Blog
  • 04/10/2025

Easterseals and Head Start: Expanding Early Education and Family Resources in Our Communities

Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford collaborates with nearly 40 independently-operated early childhood programs in Chicago and suburban Cook County through Head Start and Early Head Start. These programs provide transformative early learning services to low-income families. For children aged 5 and younger, enrichment is year-round in inviting classrooms led by caring professionals. With favorable teacher-child ratios and an evolving curriculum, children receive the support they need to thrive.

Blog
  • 03/03/2025

How HB Threads Is Creating Valuable Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities

HB Threads provides work opportunities, essential job training, and life skills development for individuals with disabilities. As part of Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford, it offers a supportive environment where young adults of all abilities can thrive in an integrated workplace while creating high-quality products for mission-driven customers.

Blog
  • 04/21/2025

Creativity Shines: Easterseals’ Social Theater Group Empowers Children with Autism and Their Families in Countless Ways

From start to finish, participants find comfort on the stage while honing new skills, bonding with family, and making new friends.

Blog
  • 04/16/2025

In the News: Illinois Head Start Providers Worry About the Future of the Program

A recent Chalkbeat Chicago piece discusses the potential impacts of federal funding cuts to Head Start for the children and families served by the program.

Blog
  • 04/10/2025

Easterseals and Head Start: Expanding Early Education and Family Resources in Our Communities

Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford collaborates with nearly 40 independently-operated early childhood programs in Chicago and suburban Cook County through Head Start and Early Head Start. These programs provide transformative early learning services to low-income families. For children aged 5 and younger, enrichment is year-round in inviting classrooms led by caring professionals. With favorable teacher-child ratios and an evolving curriculum, children receive the support they need to thrive.

Blog
  • 03/03/2025

How HB Threads Is Creating Valuable Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities

HB Threads provides work opportunities, essential job training, and life skills development for individuals with disabilities. As part of Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford, it offers a supportive environment where young adults of all abilities can thrive in an integrated workplace while creating high-quality products for mission-driven customers.

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04.21.2025

Creativity Shines: Easterseals’ Social Theater Group Empowers Children with Autism and Their Families in Countless Ways

04.16.2025

In the News: Illinois Head Start Providers Worry About the Future of the Program

04.10.2025

Easterseals and Head Start: Expanding Early Education and Family Resources in Our Communities

03.03.2025

How HB Threads Is Creating Valuable Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities

02.24.2025

Donna Iwanski is our New Chief Financial Officer

02.20.2025

The Chicago Defender Names Dr. Marilyn Griffin a 2025 Women of Excellence Honoree

01.31.2025

The 14th Annual Autism Awareness Night Draws Sellout Crowd to Rockford’s BMO Center

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