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Photos with Santa Hosted by TAP and Easterseals Academy

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Painting with the Plants with Family Support Services

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Episode 8: Autism Spectrum Disorder in Women and Girls

Our Mission

We transform the lives of early learners and individuals of all abilities through access to expert educational, family, and community support.

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Our work

We have two pillars of work: Early Learning and Disability.

Early Learning

We maximize potential for children of all abilities from birth to age 5 with high-quality early learning.

Early Intervention Child & Family Connections
Family Support Services
Head Start and Early Head Start
Partnering with Parents
Teen Family Support

Disability

We expand possibilities for individuals with disabilities through support, education, and employment opportunities.

Easterseals Academy
HB Threads
Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP)
The Autism Program at Easterseals

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Our blog shares the stories of the people—families, children, and staff— touched by our services and mission.

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Blog
  • 10/24/2024

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrated with Potluck by Easterseals Academy Sunshine Committee

The Easterseals Academy Tinley Park Sunshine Committee hosted a potluck event to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

Blog
  • 11/19/2024

We’re thrilled to announce that our President and CEO, Sara Ray Stoelinga, has been named a 2025 Titan 100!

We are excited to share that our President and CEO, Sara Ray Stoelinga, has been named a 2025 Chicago Titan 100! This prestigious honor celebrates visionary business leaders dedicated to empowering communities and driving meaningful change. It recognizes top executives in Chicago and beyond who are making a lasting impact through their innovation and leadership in building organizations of significance.

Blog
  • 11/01/2024

40 Moms Re"Treat" Themselves at Family Support Services 13th Annual Weekend Retreat

Forty moms of children with disabilities came together for a weekend of laughter, love, support (and even a few tears) at Family Support Services' 13th Annual Mom's Retreat.

Blog
  • 10/31/2024

143 Spooktacular Attendees Joined for Trunk or Treat with TAP and Easterseals Academy

On October 26th, The Autism Program (TAP) at Easterseals and Easterseals Academy Machesney Park co-hosted a Trunk or Treat event and 143 spooktacular attendees joined! Check out some photos from the event and a television segment from WREX Rockford Ch.13.

Blog
  • 10/24/2024

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrated with Potluck by Easterseals Academy Sunshine Committee

The Easterseals Academy Tinley Park Sunshine Committee hosted a potluck event to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

Blog
  • 11/19/2024

We’re thrilled to announce that our President and CEO, Sara Ray Stoelinga, has been named a 2025 Titan 100!

We are excited to share that our President and CEO, Sara Ray Stoelinga, has been named a 2025 Chicago Titan 100! This prestigious honor celebrates visionary business leaders dedicated to empowering communities and driving meaningful change. It recognizes top executives in Chicago and beyond who are making a lasting impact through their innovation and leadership in building organizations of significance.

Blog
  • 11/01/2024

40 Moms Re"Treat" Themselves at Family Support Services 13th Annual Weekend Retreat

Forty moms of children with disabilities came together for a weekend of laughter, love, support (and even a few tears) at Family Support Services' 13th Annual Mom's Retreat.

Blog
  • 10/31/2024

143 Spooktacular Attendees Joined for Trunk or Treat with TAP and Easterseals Academy

On October 26th, The Autism Program (TAP) at Easterseals and Easterseals Academy Machesney Park co-hosted a Trunk or Treat event and 143 spooktacular attendees joined! Check out some photos from the event and a television segment from WREX Rockford Ch.13.

Blog
  • 10/24/2024

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrated with Potluck by Easterseals Academy Sunshine Committee

The Easterseals Academy Tinley Park Sunshine Committee hosted a potluck event to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

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10.16.2024

X Out Bullying Bingo to Benefit The Autism Program (TAP) at Easterseals was a Success

09.18.2024

Partnering with Parents Takes Part in "Pop Up at the Park" Event

09.03.2024

Dayna Dion is our New Vice President of Communications and Operations

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We are research-driven, evidence-based, and led by empathy and expertise. Check out our expert resources related to Early Learning and Disability.

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Our President and CEO, Sara Ray Stoelinga, is a 2025 Titan 100! This honor celebrates leaders who are empowering communities and driving meaningful change through their innovation and leadership in building organizations of significance. Read it here: https://t.co/5tzhmzdC2A https://t.co/dnlx9S7BdL

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