News & Events

The recently proposed federal budget has raised concerns about potential reductions in Medicaid funding, capturing the attention of all social services providers, including Little Friends.  Many organizations across our state and country recognize that these cuts could lead to a loss of resources for many of the children and adults we serve who are challenged with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Autism.  In Illinois, 50% of the state’s Medicaid funding is derived from a federal matching program.… Read Full Post

Little Friends is happy to support our friends at the Neurodevelopmental Diversity Lab of Northwestern University’s Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders as they are seeking families and those with autism to assist with their research studies.  More information can be found on their informational flyers below.

Little Friends is proud to partner with Endeavor Health to enhance our workforce development services through Endeavor Health’s Community Investment Fund. This support has allowed us to expand our existing programs, fund renovations, and launch a new job training program. Mike Briggs, president and CEO of Little Friends, remarked about this partnership, stating, “The investments have not only enabled us to introduce new programming but have also allowed us to expand and improve the physical… Read Full Post