Little Friends, Inc.

Little Friends, Inc. proudly congratulates Mike Briggs, President and CEO, on being named a Chicago Titan 100 for the second consecutive year. You can read more about this recognition on our website https://bit.ly/496VoQY

View Little Friends, Inc. FY2024 Year in Review and learn how our organization is charting a course to help more people, positioning to grow, and looking to increase our resources and expand our services. https://lnkd.in/e3AQrbX

Save the date! We look forward to kicking off Little Friends, Inc. 60th Anniversary with you💎

Are you or do you know a neurodiverse young adult interested in pursuing a career in supply chain or logistics? Want to work in manufacturing or warehouse? Need a confidence boost or competitive edge? Join our Little Friends, Inc. Connecting Adults with Communities Supply Chain Certificate program. We are excited to offer this new class coming this December. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gZTN_2dB Contact Cassidy Kaput for more information: ckaput@lilfriends.com

Little Friends, Inc. Connecting Adults with Communities is excited to launch our new class this December: Career Exploration VR Boot Camp. Post-secondary neurodiverse adults can use this opportunity to explore integrated employment options. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gZTN_2dB Contact Cassidy Kaput for more information: ckaput@lilfriends.com

Great day representing Little Friends, Inc. while connecting with 8th graders at the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 Career Motiv8 Day! I was impressed with the amount of students that were interested in how they can pursue careers supporting folks with disabilities! I am grateful to be a part of a community that shares the importance of nonprofits and supporting vulnerable communities with the next generation! Also a great blast from my personal past - connecting with educators that inspired me to get to where I am today! #elevate203 #careerdiscovery #careermotiv8

Find out how we are helping create a confident neurodiverse workforce through experiential learning at Little Friends, Inc. Connecting Adults with Communities Program. Attend an upcoming information session to learn about several programs we have planned, including our 4th session of our Skills Development Program, along with the introduction of our Career Exploration VR Boot Camp and Supply Chain Certification, all coming up this winter. https://bit.ly/3X2yTaa

Thank you, DuPage County and DuPage Foundation, for the generous grant Little Friends, Inc. received from the DuPage Community Transformation Partnership! This Transformational grant is pivotal in establishing our much-needed behavioral health center in collaboration with Grow Wellness Foundation. This behavioral health center is set to offer a comprehensive array of mental health support resources, including individual therapy, social skills groups, family counseling, and family support groups specific to the unique needs of those we serve with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as their families. Research from the National Institute of Mental Health underscores the critical importance of accessible mental health services for individuals with intellectual disabilities, as it correlates with improved mental health outcomes and an enhanced quality of life. Little Friends looks forward to the opportunity to provide invaluable resources that will significantly impact mental health and leave a lasting impression on the individuals and families we are dedicated to serving and, in the future, to our larger community #communitypartners

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is recognized each October to commemorate the many contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy. Little Friends, Inc. offers a variety of Employment Services to meet the unique needs of the individuals we serve. Find more information here: https://lnkd.in/gZTN_2dB

Join us for Hops & Homes at Hizemans on October 8, from 6-9pm! Teams from RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville and john greene Realtor will be behind the bar, with participants from our FUN Club helping serve food. Tips from food and beverage purchases will directly underwrite FUN Club, Little Friends, Inc. young adult social program. More information can be found on the event site: https://onecau.se/_6d7r41