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Embracing Abilities. Expanding Possibilities.

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Swing for a Cause: The 43rd Annual Golf Classic

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How I Discovered My Life’s Purpose: Tanya's Story

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What Head Start Gave Me: Jazmin's Story

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.

Highlights

Blog
  • 04/21/2025

Creativity Shines: Easterseals’ Social Theater Group Empowers Children with Autism and Their Families in Countless Ways

From start to finish, participants find comfort on the stage while honing new skills, bonding with family, and making new friends.

Blog
  • 05/12/2025

What Head Start Gave Me: Jazmin's Story

How a casual walk with her daughter changed the course of one mother's life.

Blog
  • 05/12/2025

How I Discovered My Life’s Purpose: Tanya's Story

Head Start gave Tanya and her daughter confidence, and also directed Tanya's passion toward advocacy.

Blog
  • 04/28/2025

JP's Journey with Easterseals

After their son was diagnosed with a neurological disorder, a family turned to Easterseals for support and resources.

Blog
  • 04/21/2025

Creativity Shines: Easterseals’ Social Theater Group Empowers Children with Autism and Their Families in Countless Ways

From start to finish, participants find comfort on the stage while honing new skills, bonding with family, and making new friends.

Blog
  • 05/12/2025

What Head Start Gave Me: Jazmin's Story

How a casual walk with her daughter changed the course of one mother's life.

Blog
  • 05/12/2025

How I Discovered My Life’s Purpose: Tanya's Story

Head Start gave Tanya and her daughter confidence, and also directed Tanya's passion toward advocacy.

Blog
  • 04/28/2025

JP's Journey with Easterseals

After their son was diagnosed with a neurological disorder, a family turned to Easterseals for support and resources.

Blog
  • 04/21/2025

Creativity Shines: Easterseals’ Social Theater Group Empowers Children with Autism and Their Families in Countless Ways

From start to finish, participants find comfort on the stage while honing new skills, bonding with family, and making new friends.

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05.12.2025

What Head Start Gave Me: Jazmin's Story

05.12.2025

How I Discovered My Life’s Purpose: Tanya's Story

04.28.2025

JP's Journey with Easterseals

04.21.2025

Creativity Shines: Easterseals’ Social Theater Group Empowers Children with Autism and Their Families in Countless Ways

04.16.2025

In the News: Illinois Head Start Providers Worry About the Future of the Program

04.10.2025

Easterseals and Head Start: Expanding Early Education and Family Resources in Our Communities

03.03.2025

How HB Threads Is Creating Valuable Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities

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