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Early Intervention Child & Family Connections

We provide services for families of infants and toddlers who have developmental delays or are at-risk for developmental delays.

Early Intervention Child & Family Connections is a statewide program that provides supports and services for families to help their children under age 3 meet developmental milestones.

Child and Family Connections (CFC) is a point of entry for children with possible developmental delays from birth to age 3. There are 25 CFC offices covering the state of Illinois. The Illinois Early Intervention Program is administered by Easterseals and is funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services.

What is Early Intervention?

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Transition

What's the cost of Early Intervention?

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Meet the team

Peter Byrne

Early Intervention Program Manager

Peter Byrne is the Early Intervention Program Manager for Child and Family Connections (CFC) #12.

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Contact details

Peter Byrne

Early Intervention Program Manager

17300 Ozark Avenue
North Building
Tinley Park, IL 60477

Tel: 708.429.8231 Fax: 708.429.8246

pbyrne@eastersealschicago.org

Jeannette Butler-McCaskill

Early Intervention Program Manager

Jeannette Butler-McCaskill is the Early Intervention Program Manager for Child and Family Connections (CFC) #8.

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Contact details

Jeannette Butler-McCaskill

Early Intervention Program Manager

9730 S. Western Street, Suite 101
Evergreen Park, IL 60805

Tel: 708.633.7291 Fax: 773.341.2472

Jbutler@eastersealschicago.org

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  • 06/06/2025 at 8:00 am

Swing for a Cause: The 43rd Annual Golf Classic

On June 6th, join us for a fun- and sun-filled day at our Annual Golf Classic, a time when we come together to celebrate our community, our impact and our mission. New this year: our first annual Pickleball Tournament, open to all! Sponsorship opportunities and raffle packages are now available, with exciting live and silent auction items coming soon. All proceeds benefit our education programs and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

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Blog
  • 04/28/2025

JP's Journey with Easterseals

After their son was diagnosed with a neurological disorder, a family turned to Easterseals for support and resources.

Blog
  • 07/18/2024

Annual Staff Awards Given to Peter Byrne and Lisa Newcomb

Every year, we honor two outstanding employees. This year, we are pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of The Bill Nolan Award for Dedicated Service and The Joan and Paul Rubschlager Culture of Philanthropy Award: Peter Byrne and Lisa Newcomb.

Blog
  • 04/22/2024

Valeria's Young Children are Thriving with Support from Child and Family Connections

Valeria, Mom to Julio, Ebrahim, Ebe, and Enzo, partnered with CFC #8 to help her youngest children thrive. Read more in her own words.

Podcast
  • 04/03/2023

Episode 4: Demystifying Early Intervention

Early Intervention is a statewide program that provides supports and services for families to help their children under age three meet developmental milestones. You'll hear from our Early Intervention Program Managers Peter Byrne and Marlene Strobe in a conversation with our host Reema about our Early Intervention services.This podcast is meant to demystify how Early Intervention works for parents and caregivers, as well as provide information on how to access services.

Blog
  • 10/25/2022

Help us Embrace Abilities, Expand Possibilities with a Year-End Gift

Help us in Embracing Abilities, Expanding Possibilities. That's our tagline and North star. Every person our affiliate serves has unique abilities. Our job is to help those abilities shine to expand their possibilities today and in the future.

Podcast
  • 09/17/2022

Episode 3: How to Turn Around a Nonprofit in Crisis

When Sara Ray Stoelinga became the new President & CEO of Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford in May 2019, the organization was in financial and organizational crisis. They were more than $22 million in debt with an additional several million dollars in unpaid bills and were barely making payroll. The direction and sustainability of the agency were uncertain. This podcast delves into how Stoelinga — together with the Board of Directors, strong new senior leaders, and essential external partners — righted the ship at the non-profit and the lessons learned along the way on the journey from organizational peril to a future of growth and prosperity.

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