Caregiver Support Program - Center for Independence - Countryside Main Center

100 West Plainfield Road , Suite 100 , Countryside, IL 60525

Eligibility

Restricted to Special Populations Caregivers for Dependent Adults.People with Physical Disabilities.

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm

(708) 588-0833

Voice

(708) 588-0406

Fax

Websitehttps://www.cfimove.org/

Email[email protected]

Interpretation services

English; Spanish; Hungarian

Application process

Appointment RequiredIndividuals have to call for an intake appointment, where they will fill out a short application alongside other paperwork. Individuals are eligible for financial assistance based on income.

Fees

Insurance; Self Pay; Sliding Fee

Service area

Center for Independence offers sibling support groups, parent education nights, and home-visit training programs to better incorporate conductive education principles into the child's day. The community provided by the network of Center families provides ample opportunity for support as well as equipment sharing and referral recommendations. This program is for caregivers of children or adults with a physical disability, including cerebral palsy and stroke.

Date of Last Formal Update

01/19/2023

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

What's Here

Parent Support Groups

Providing organization

Center for Independence Through Conductive Education

The Center for Independence offers motor training services to individuals with cerebral palsy and other conditions that limit mobility. Other programs include parenting classes, social work services, and vocational training. Programs are led by physical therapists, occupational therapists, and Conductive Education teachers.