The Hope Institute for Children and Families Brochure

The Hope Institute for Children and Families Brochure

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  Our History Hope beganwith a search for specialized services for a beautiful child with many challenges. Hope founders, Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Jordan, searched the United States for a place to educate their daughter, Judith Ann, but the supports she needed to reach her full potential did not exist anywhere. At a time when disability awareness and reform were still decades away, the Jordans had a vision and took action. In 1957, The Hope School opened its doors in a modest house in Springfield, Illinois - the Jordan’s own community - to provide support to Judith Ann and other children with multiple disabilities. Dr. Jordan’s efforts gained the attention of President John F. Kennedy who relied on Dr. Jordan to shape federal policy and reality for children and adults living with disabilities. The Hope School emerged as a provider of educational and residential services. It became a place where children facing extraordinary cognitive, physical and emotional challenges could learn and thrive. Through more than 50 years of innovation, Hope has grown to a statewide organization, serving thousands of families each year. The Hope Institute for Children and Families is setting the standards for education, treatment and care for children with multiple disabilities. 1
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  What We Do AtHope, we support children and families to reach optimum growth, independence and joy. We provide an environment in which children who face multiple disabilities are supported and encouraged. Their success is not measured against that of their peers, but by the skills and abilities they develop and practice to help prepare them for adulthood. “I want to thank you all for the wonderful job “The Hope Institute for Children and Families you have done with my daughter, Carlie. She is the go-to place for children with autism.” was home for three weeks and the growth she WICS TV 20, Springfield had shown was amazing! Thank you again for Carlie’s Mom all you have done for her!” 2
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  Program Locations The Hope Institute for Children and Families, Springfield, IL The main Hope campus is located on 26 wooded acres on the banks of Lake Springfield. The campus setting includes The Hope School Learning Center; organization-wide administrative offices; and residential options, including the Nyre Home, a state-of-the- art living setting. Hope Institute Learning Academy, Chicago, IL Hope Institute Learning Academy (HILA) is a unique elementary school that demonstrates effective inclusion of special needs children in general education classrooms. HILA opened in the fall of 2009 as a CPS contract school and is located on the near west side of Chicago. Noll Medical Pavilion, Springfield, IL Noll Medical Pavilion is a 51,000-square-foot medical center, located on Springfield’s south side. Programs housed at Noll include the Hope training program, Noll Vocational Training Center, Illinois Crisis Prevention Network (ICPN), Noll Dental Clinic, The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) Central Office, The Autism Program Clinic at the Hope Institute, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Department of Family and Community Medicine, and Mental Health Centers of Central Illinois. By bringing these partners to one location, Hope strives to reduce duplication of care, maximize resources and meet the essential health care needs of children of all abilities. 3
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  Residential Services Hope offersresidential opportunities for children with varying Judith Ann Jordan Campus and Community levels of independence and medical needs through the Judith Ann Residential Programs Jordan Campus and Community Residential Programs. As a part Depending on a child’s needs, two options exist for of residential services, children have opportunities for structured living experiences. The Hope campus offers home-like recreation activities to enhance their living experiences. settings including its newest campus offering - the Nyre Home. Housing on campus provides the most medically The Hope Institute is certified by: and behaviorally fragile students with close proximity to • Illinois Department of Children and Family Services the supports they need. Other students can experience life in the Springfield community through placement in • Illinois Department of Human Services one of our fully staffed, family-style homes in community • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities neighborhoods. (CARF) Therapeutic Recreation Program Year-round activities are available to residents including after school, evening and weekend programs designed to help improve their well-being. Programs include Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, walk-a-mile club, photography club, drama club, Special Olympics, summer camp, gardening, and swimming. Community field trips such as going to the movies, bowling, or shopping promote independence and improve life skills. Children also participate in on- campus events like the talent show, school dances and holiday parties. 4
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  Education The Hope SchoolLearning Center The Learning Center provides a special learning environment for children with autism and developmental disabilities, including a unique way-finding system, visual supports, diffused lighting, sound-absorbing carpet, sensory rooms and separate play areas for each classroom. The Hope School Learning Center is accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education and AdvancED. It offers a full array of educational services and supports to residential and day students to meet their educational needs and goals. Hope partners with Springfield School District 186 and Sangamon Area Special Education District (SASED) to provide day students the flexibility to participate simultaneously at Hope and, with Hope’s support, in their home districts across central Illinois. Programs: • Therapeutic Education Program - Services focus on ready-to-learn behaviors, imitation skills, activities of daily living, self-help skills and functional life skills. As students progress and achieve their individualized education goals they transfer into the Independence Learning Program. • Independence Learning Program (ILP) - Students who have a foundation of learning and basic living skills work in small groups designed to further refine individualized goals. • Community Integrated Classrooms (CIC) - Through a partnership with SASED, some students attend class at the Capital Area Career Center in Springfield to support their community integration and independence. • Lakeshore Program - This program supports Springfield School District 186 students experiencing significant behavioral and/or emotional difficulties that are barriers to learning. Hope classrooms offer therapy, behavior support and consultation to families and schools. • Noll Vocational Training Center - This innovative program, located at Noll Medical Pavilion, teaches students from Hope and students from other local school districts the skills necessary to work. Through classroom lessons and hands-on experience, students build skills and work toward community employment and independence. Experiences include assembling tile displays through Hope’s partnership with Formica, printing at the copy center, and learning food service skills at Noll Café. 5
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  The Hope InstituteLearning Academy The Hope Institute Learning Academy (HILA) is a contract elementary school through Chicago Public Schools. While the majority of students are typical learners, 25% of students have a disability, and the majority are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). HILA offers families across Chicago an exceptional public education in an environment that values, celebrates, challenges and supports students to reach their optimum level of success. Additionally, children with special needs can attend class side-by-side with their typically developing siblings. Special features that differentiate HILA from other Chicago Public Schools: • Stand-alone computer lab • eBeam interactive white boards in every classroom • iPads in classrooms • On-site library • Sensory gym sponsored by the Chicago Blackhawks • On-site health care clinic through a partnership with the University of Illinois Chicago • Fully staffed family and community resource room • Support groups for families of children with autism • Sensory garden • Community technology center 6
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  The Hope Healthand Wellness Center Rehabilitation Services On-site occupational, physical and speech therapists provide individualized rehabilitation as well as consultative services to other community professionals. On-Campus Clinics Teams of physicians and therapists meet regularly to coordinate and provide medical care to students and residents. Children have access to round-the-clock medical care and treatment through the on-campus Thomas H. Maren Pediatric Clinic. Behavioral Health Services Hope children receive additional support through functional assessments, support plans, psychological assessments, intervention training and consultation services. Staff members include licensed clinical psychologists, board certified behavior analysts (BCBAs) and licensed clinical professional counselors (LCPCs). Hope BCBAs often contract with regional school districts to share their specialized expertise. Noll Dental Clinic Many individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities have significant difficulties undergoing dental procedures. Noll Dental Clinic, located in the Noll Medical Pavilion, provides caring treatment for those with unique sensory and/or behavioral issues. Services are available to children and adults from across central Illinois, whether or not they have disabilities. Noll Dental Clinic accepts private insurance and Medicaid and offers families a sliding fee scale. 7
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  Statewide Initiatives Illinois Crisis Prevention Network The Autism Program of Illinois Illinois Crisis Prevention The Autism Program Network (ICPN) is a of Illinois (TAP), is partnership between Hope the largest statewide and Trinity Services, Inc. of network of autism New Lenox, Illinois. ICPN resources and services staff work to preserve in the nation. The residential placements for TAP Service Network is comprised of regional centers, children and adults with university partners and community agency partners developmental disabilities and mental illness through collaboration located across Illinois. All TAP partners and programs with families, health care professionals and human service providers rely on best practice and evidence-based services and across the state. ICPN develops solutions so clients in crisis can supports for the individuals they serve. Each TAP center continue to live in the least restrictive environments available to has a Family and Community Resource Room where them. ICPN is located at Noll Medical Pavilion in Springfield and in patrons can borrow materials such as DVDs, games and other areas throughout the state. visual aids free of charge. For more information, visit www.icpn.us. The TAP Central Office is located in Springfield at Intersect for Ability Noll Medical Pavilion and focuses on training for Intersect for Ability is a network of families, community members, educators and medical developmental disability agencies professionals; community planning and awareness; in northern Illinois, funded by the advocacy and policy development; and creating and Coleman Foundation and managed providing resources. by The Hope Institute. Agencies Hope is also home to one of the TAP clinics, housed work in partnership to develop, fund, at Noll Medical Pavilion. Services available at the clinic implement, and evaluate collaborative include autism screening and diagnosis, social skills programs and community initiatives. The network focuses on groups, training, individual and family therapy, family and meaningful employment, purposeful activity, transitions, clinical educator consultations, and a resource library. services, staff training and retention, and advocacy. For more information, visit www.theautismprogram.org. For more information, visit www.intersectforability.net. 8
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  Partnerships The Hope Institutebelieves in forming strong community partnerships to enhance and expand the experience of students and residents. The generous support of the partners listed below allows Hope to serve more students each year, to continue providing the highest quality supports available for children with disabilities, and to develop new and innovative programs. Chicago Blackhawks - Dollar General Foundation - Good Sports Inc. - Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation JPMorgan Chase - Pearson Corporation - Pepsi - Philip H. Corboy Foundation - Target - The Chicago Community Trust The Coleman Foundation - The Noll Foundation - Thomas H. Maren Foundation - Toyota - Tracy Family Foundation - Walmart 9
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  Thank you... from the children of The Hope Institute 10
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  15 East HazelDell Lane | Springfield, IL 62712 | 217.585.5437 www.thehopeinstitute.us 12