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Archive

Unlocking Damian’s Potential at Little City’s Center for Education

Discover how Little City’s Center for Education transformed Damian’s life.

Damian in an education setting, looking down.
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Shifting Gears to New Careers: Pavel’s Success Story at Little City

Discover how Pavel found success at American Place Casino with support from Little City’s employment programs.

Pavel, standing in a kitchen by stacks of plates and bowls, smiling.
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What is Art Therapy? Benefits for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Art, as a developmental tool, can explore and provide evidence of development.

Art supplies on a wooden table. Paints and paint brushes messily piled together.
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A Fresh Start for Art: Diane’s Journey at Little City’s Center for the Arts

Discover how Diane found her passion for art, leading her to new opportunities and personal growth.

Diane at Little City's Center for the Arts, smiling and waving. Cups of pens, pencils, markers and other art supplies are behind her on drawers full of art supplies.
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Finding A New Rhythm: Katie’s Growth at Little City’s Countryside Center

Discover how Katie’s experiences at Little City’s Countryside Center have led to personal growth and new passions.

Katie outside in the summer time, playing the steel drum.
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Building a Solid Foundation: Little City’s Foster Care & Adoption Achievements

Learn how Little City’s Foster Care & Adoption program finalized nearly 40 youth permanencies in 2023, thanks to community partnerships and clinical services.

Two little girls playing with stacking blocks outside at a picnic. An adult helps them stack the blocks.
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It Took a Village 

We recently celebrated a very special mission moment for Little City as the Duffey Family Children’s Village was completed in late 2024, concluding a 10-year journey.

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Little City names Rich Bobby as new Chief Executive Officer

Little City is delighted to announce Rich Bobby as its new Chief Executive Officer during an exciting time of growth.

Smiling portrait of Little City's new Chief Executive Officer, Rich Bobby, in front of the Little City sign.
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Tears of Joy: Henry’s Guardianship Success Story at Little City

Discover how Henry’s journey through foster care led to a joyful guardianship with the help of Little City’s advocacy and therapy.

Graphic outline of a little boy at a breakfast table, eating cereal and drinking orange juice.
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What Does Success Look Like at Little City? Client and Community Outcomes

Learn how Little City measures success through client progress, employee performance, personal growth, and community impact.

A Little City Employee and a Little City member standing next to each other, outside in the spring time.
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Ways to give

Every day Little City empowers children and adults with developmental disabilities to surpass stereotypes and challenge limits. Help us continue to thrive, by donating to change lives today. Make a direct donation or donate through the various ways below.

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1760 W Algonquin Rd
Palatine, IL 60067

847-358-5510

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