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Stories from Little City
A family invested for a lifetime!
The Fergus family was in a moment of crisis. Whether it was their then 10-year-old son Marty’s teacher, speech pathologist or social worker, their entire support team urged them to find a place that would not only help Marty, but their entire...
You are helping put family into foster family!
Fabi Ochoa and Kieran Cassillo are foster parents at Little City . . . but there is so much more to their story. While they knew they always wanted to foster, they did not expect to be able to do so much so quickly and establish lifelong...
Powerlifting team returns with success!
The Little City Special Olympics Powerlifting team picked up right where it had left off with seven athletes earning gold medals and even more finishing in the top-three of their competitions. The state-qualifying event in Aurora saw team...
Vital home renovations made because of you!
When it comes to providing the best options and opportunities for our residents, keeping homes accessible and expanding their function is a top priority. As needs change, residents age, or houses begin to show signs of decline the need to...
You are helping individuals reach their unique potential!
Students with autism learn in many different ways. And as a part of the ChildBridge Center for Education, it is the focus to unlock each student’s unique path to learning new skills. And your support is at the center of this work with the...
Meet Alex: Transitioning towards success!
Alex was welcomed into this vibrant community just this past January. But his transition was incredibly difficult, especially for someone who has the highest intensity behaviors. But Alex had a perfect match with his teacher at the ChildBridge...
Rachel got exactly what she needed – thanks to you!
Since 2006, Rachel had been working at the Countryside Center. The work opportunity was recently phased out to encourage more equal-pay opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. This change, however, was difficult for many in the...
A New Transition Team is Helping Students like Evan Excel in the Classroom!
Change can be hard for many with developmental disabilities and that is especially true for someone like Evan who thrives with a set schedule and structure. And the transition into school can sometimes be very challenging for students. But not...
Brenda Took a Career Leap– Thanks to You!
Brenda, at 58 years old, had years of experience working in different group employment programs and had a lot of time spent within group settings. Through your support, the employment program at Little City provided her – like so many others –...
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