A service system for children who have disabilities or are developmentally vulnerable. The Family Institute Provides counseling and therapy services for adults and children. El Valor Head Start affiliated with Lekotek, provides services without charge to the Hispanic and general community. Spanish is spoken at El Valor. Home visits can be arranged.
Some school districts share the cost.
There is a private elementary school in Libertyville for students who need a special academic curriculum. Pathways Awareness Foundation provides information about physical signs relating to infant developmental problems and muscle control. Call for more information or to join a family support group. Rimland School for autistic children offers a regular day school and a summer program. Tuition for the daytime training program, serving disabled children from ages birth to 21 and adults ages 21 and over, is paid by the local school district.