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Capturing the Magic from the 47th Little Friends Benefit Auction

On behalf of everyone at Litte Friends, we want to express our sincere appreciation to all the attendees, sponsors, and supporters of Little Friends 47th Benefit Auction. It was a wonderful evening with experiences and memories of the time together with friends helping individuals and families challenged by autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities. The continued support over the years of so many of those in the room was only enhanced by the new faces we introduced… Read Full Post

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Events
Summer Family Respite Session

Our FREE Family Respite Services summer session will be held Wednesday and Thursday evenings, beginning June 5, at our facility on Diehl Rd. in Warrenville. This program offers caregivers time for rest and relief from challenges associated with raising a child with special needs. It is held over multi-week sessions for children aged 3-17 with special needs and their siblings. Find out more and register today! 

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I love my school

“I love my school because I have great teachers and friends.”

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I like to socialize and laugh

“I like to socialize and laugh with my friends every day.”

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Little Friends staff are remarkable people

“As parents, we feel truly thankful and blessed for the opportunities that Little Friends has provided and offered.  Little Friends staff are remarkable people who are dedicated to what they do and those they serve.”

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Good times with friends and people who care

“For my son, this has not been just a school but the place where he spends good times with friends and people who care about him.”

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How grateful we are

“How grateful we are to all the angels who work with our son at Little Friends. This is his home.”

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Krejci means so much to Us

“Krejci means so much to us because it’s been the one place that has truly helped my child excel and grow; the place that he is not judged or made to feel different but accepted. I am so appreciative of the patience, care, and hard work from all the Krejci staff.”

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Positive Impact on our Family

“Respite has had such a positive impact on our family. We love that our kids can socialize with other families that share our similarities. It gives me comfort knowing he is in good hands”