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Welcome

Little Friends, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization serving children and adults with developmental, emotional or behavioral disabilities. Based in Naperville, Illinois, Little Friends operates 14 programs including early intervention, alternative schools, family support, vocational training, and community-based residential services.

Little Friends was founded in 1965 and now serves more than 800 people each year from throughout DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Will and western Cook counties in Illinois.

Our Mission

It is the mission of Little Friends, Inc. to empower children and adults with special challenges to live, learn, work and participate in the community.

Donate Today

Your gift will help to ensure that all members of the Little Friends family will get the support they need to excel and continue to reach their fullest potential.

Upcoming Events
May 18 - Sunday
2:00 pm		Expressions of Us Gallery Event
June 5 - Thursday
8:45 am		Understanding ASD & Successful Treatment Strategies (1 & 2)
2:00 pm		Visual Strategies
June 6 - Friday
8:45 am		Communication Training (Parts 1 & 2)
2:00 pm		Communicative Functions of Behavior
June 9 - Monday
8:45 am		Teaching Independent Skills Using Nonverbal Prompts
1:00 pm		Discrete Trial (Parts 1 & 2)
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News

Graduation Festivities Scheduled Across the Agency

Families and friends are invited to join members of the class of 2008 during graduation ceremonies in June at the agency's three schools. Festivities will be held on June 4 at the Bridge High School and Krejci Academy and on June 5 at the Mansion High School.

Original Client Artwork Set to Take Center Stage During Gallery Event on May 18

Clients from across the agency will showcase their artistic talents during the first annual Expressions of Us: Art & Interpretive Creations exhibition and auction on Sunday, May 18. This exciting gallery event will be held from 2-4 p.m. at the Naperville Art League, 508 N. Center Street. Purchase your tickets online today!

Erma Krider Memorial Golf Outing

The seventh annual Erma Krider Memorial Golf Outing will be held on Friday, June 20, at the Hughes Creek Golf Club, 1749 Spring Valley Drive, Elburn, Illinois. Fifty percent of the proceeds from the annual outing will benefit children and adults with developmental disabilities, including autism, served by Little Friends, Inc.

Focus Newsletter

The latest issue of the Little Friends Focus newsletter is now available online.

LFCA Spring Training Schedule Now Available Online

The Little Friends Center for Autism hosts a number of training seminars for area professionals and parents throughout the year. LFCA has a number of information sessions scheduled this spring. Call today to reserve your seat.

LFCA to Host Two-Day Visual Systems Workshop

The Little Friends Center for Autism is now accepting reservations for its upcoming The Big Book of Visual Systems Workshop, which will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on May 27 and 30. This two-day workshop for parents and professionals will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of visual systems.

Little Friends Center for Autism to Host Level 1 Core Summer Training

Area parents and professionals will have the opportunity to earn a Level 1 Core Autism Training certificate by participating in a special six-day training program this summer through the Little Friends Center for Autism. Reserve your seat today!

Decorate with Roseland Draperies During the Month of May

In honor of its 25^th Anniversary, Roseland Draperies & Interiors will be donating a portion of its sales each month to a local charity as it celebrates “Roseland Shares.” Roseland Draperies has selected Little Friends, Inc. as its charity of choice during the month of May. A portion of the downtown Naperville store’s proceeds during May will benefit children and adults served by Little Friends.