Resources/Links

You'll find resources and links to various web sites here. If there is something you are looking for and do not see, email us at juliepandya@marklund.org.

 To find a respite program near you, click on the ARCH logo!

 Links to people with disabilities that depend on a wheelchair.  http://www.wheelchairnet.org/index.html

Abilities Expo http://www.abilitiesexpo.com/chicago/index.html  

American Brain Tumor Association – Care & Support

http://www.abta.org/Care_And_Support/48

Abuse/Neglect Hotlines

Department of Human Services – Reporting abuse and neglect

 http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29428

Reporting Abuse on the Aging

http://www.state.il.us/aging/1abuselegal/abuselegal-main.htm

DCFS Child abuse/neglect

http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/FAQ/faq_faq_can.shtml

Volunteers

 Volunteers – A Valuable Resource

http://www.archrespite.org/archfs18.htm

Volunteer Protection Act - http://www.npccny.org/info/gti2.htm

Assessments and tools:

Washington State University Caregiver Assessment tool

http://caregiver.wsu.edu/default.asp?PageID=3531

American Medical Association – Caregiver Assessment Tool

http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/upload/mm/36/caregivertooleng.pdf

Non- Profit Risk Management Center - Assessment

http://nonprofitrisk.org/consulting/volunteer-risk-assess.shtml

Rural Communities

rural health and rural community human resources on line  http://www.raconline.org/states/illinois.php 

 Caregivers

Help Guide http://www.helpguide.org/elder/respite_care.htm

Strength for Caring http://www.strengthforcaring.com/

Care Pages www.carepages.com

Military Caregivers:  www.militaryonesource.com

RUSH respite Resources

http://www.rush.edu/rumc/page-1234554452081.html

Lifespan Respite Programs

ARCH Respite Resources http://chtop.org/ARCH.html

Alabama Lifespan Respite – Definition of Respite (About Respite) http://www.alabamarespite.org/about.htm

Area on Aging – Lifespan Respite Program Description

http://www.aoa.gov/ 

Pediatric and Youth References & Resources

Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) --- This reference has over 50 organized resources for parents/caregivers caring for children with special health care needs. http://internet.dscc.uic.edu/dsccroot/links.asp 

HealthyChildren.Org:  A new website brought to you by the American Academy of Pediatrics.  Great information!!! (Also in Spanish)

http://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx

DCFS – LINKS:   http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/l_links.shtml  hundreds of links for children protection and care. 

Autism Illinois Support Groups

http://autismillinois.org/supportgroups.aspx

Illinois Yellow Pages for Kids

http://www.yellowpagesforkids.com/help/il.htm 

Senior References and Resources

Elder Care

http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Resources/fact_sheets/respite_care.aspx

Illinois Department on Aging Senior Help Line:  (an emergency and information help line).  http://www.state.il.us/aging/1helpline/helpline-main.htm

Illinois Department on Aging resources and links: Tons of links that will direct you to senior services. http://www.state.il.us/aging/

http://www.agingcare.com  Preventions for caregivers.

Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia http://www.alz.org/

Caring for Your Parents Video and guide http://www.shoppbs.org/product/index.jsp?productId=3081756  

Training Sites – Tools and Resources:

Illinois Respite Coalition – 4 trainings per quarter and our annual summit!

(Visit our calendar for information)

Safeguards Respite Learning Portal http://www.respitecourse.ca/index.html

http://firstaid.about.com/od/cpr/ss/abcs.htm  Basic First Aid ABC’s

Principals of Caregiving – A resource Guide - Arizona Direct Care

http://www.azdirectcare.org/

 Family Caregiver Alliance http://caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/home.jsp

OJP Grants 101 Training http://www.ojp.gov/grants101/

Safety/ First Aid

Hand washing Tips - Mayo Clinic

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hand-washing/HQ00407

Client Safety Website and Resources: 

 http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00286

Basic First Aid ABC’s   http://firstaid.about.com/od/cpr/ss/abcs.htm 

American Academy of orthopedic surgeons

 http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/menus/safety.cfm

Disability Information

MEMBER WEBSITES AND LINKS

Thanks to our Members for helping the IRC offer wonderful tools, resources and support for Illinois caregivers!

Marklund

www.marklund.org

Countryside Association

www.countrysideassn.org

The mission of Countryside Association for People with Disabilities is to advocate on behalf of persons with disabilities and their families and to support them in their efforts to live and work successfully in their chosen community.

Ray Graham:

www.ray-graham.org

Ray Graham Association is dedictated to the full participation for all people with developmental disabilities in a quality life providing leadership that supports the accomplishments of individuals, strengthens families and inspires community involvement. 

Metropolitan Family Service:

www.metrofamily.org

For more than 150 years Metropolitan Family Services has been a voice for families. With compassionate counsel and services for families struggling to overcome incredible challenges, Metropolitan makes a difference in their lives and provides hope for their future. From early childhood programs to elder care services, every family member is encouraged to work together to realize their amazing strength.

Healthy Families Chicago:

healthyfamilieschicago.org/Home.html

Healthy Families Chicago takes great pride in being a community based organization.  Our mission is "to serve the community by investing in our families and children to enhance the quality of life". We are tireless in our efforts to strengthen and support families.  We work to enhance the capacity of communities to provide information, education and support to its residents.  Our non-profit organization serves people of all races, creeds, and religions. 

DCFS:   

http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/index.shtml 

The goal of DCFS is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families, and we hope that the information available here will help you join us in this important work. From hotline calls to family reunification, foster care and adoption, you can be a part of everything we do. Thank you for your interest in the well-being of children and families in Illinois. The mission of DCFS is to: Protect children who are reported to be abused or neglected and to increase their families' capacity to safely care for them; provide for the well-being of children in our care; provide appropriate, permanent families as quickly as possible for those children who cannot safely return home; support early intervention and child abuse prevention activities and work in partnerships with communities to fulfill this mission.

Illinois Dept on Aging:  http://www.state.il.us/aging/ 

The MISSION of the Illinois Department on Aging is to serve and advocate for older Illinoisans and their caregivers by administering quality and culturally appropriate programs that promote partnerships and encourage independence, dignity, and quality of life. Established in 1979 by Public Act 81-202, the Illinois Department on Aging’s Community Care Program helps senior citizens, who might otherwise need nursing home care, to remain in their own homes by providing in-home and community-based services.

http://www.brightstarcare.com/

With over 130 locations nationwide, Bright Star offices nationwide help keep parents and grandparents in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes, as well as assisting parents with their childcare needs.  We can provide every service available at a nursing facility in the comfort of your loved one’s home. From companionship, toileting and hygiene assistance to in-home blood draws, our services are available around the clock to meet our clients’ every need.   

Abraham Lincoln Centre

http://abelink.org/ 

The mission of the Abraham Lincoln Centre is to serve Chicago's greater south side communities by assisting the residents in their efforts to become self-sufficient and to live healthy, productive lives. Abraham Lincoln Centre now has thirty programs at 30 sites on Chicago’s south side, concentrating on the needs of residents in the Greater Grand Boulevard community (also known historically as Bronzeville) where the central office is located. The Abraham Lincoln Centre is successfully Helping People Help Themselves by offering core programs that support children and youth development, adults and seniors, and those with special needs.

 Clearbrook: 

http://clearbrook.org

Take A Break Program:  is a unique program specifically designed to help families of young children with disabilities, from birth to age five, by providing them with four hours of weekly respite support by a specially trained volunteer. Take A Break assists families at an overwhelming point in their lives; providing the families with a respite reduces stress, allows rest and relaxation, and reduces feelings of isolation.  Both in home and out of home services are provided.  For info call: 847-392-2812 Ext. 31.  3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

Little Friends, Inc.   

http://www.littlefriendsinc.org/

Little Friends, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization serving children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Based in Naperville, Illinois, Little Friends, Inc. operates 13 programs including three alternative schools, family support and consultation services, vocational training programs, community-based residential services and the Little Friends Center for Autism. Little Friends was founded in 1965 and now serves more than 800 people each year from throughout DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Will and western Cook counties in Illinois.

GRANTS FOR CAREGIVERS AND PROVIDERS 

OJP Grants 101 class

http://www.ojp.gov/grants101/

ALS

http://www.lesturnerals.com/respitecare.htm

Alzheimer’s

http://www.alzfdn.org/AFAServices/family_grant.html

AdoptUSKids Mini-grants

http://www.adoptuskids.org/resourceCenter/parentSupport/miniGrantRecipients.aspx

ARCH – Finding federal funds for respite and crisis care FACT Sheet  #52

http://www.archrespite.org/archfs52.htm

Ride for LIFE - ALS Grants for Respite Care  $1,500.00 in care!!

http://www.rideforlife.com

Children with AIDS charity – respite grants

http://www.cwac.org/how_we_help_hardship.htm

The Association for Frontotemporal Dementias - 2010 caregiver grants

http://www.ftd-picks.org/front-page/2010-caregive-respite-grants-available

The Brookdale Foundation – National funding

http://www.brookdalefoundation.org/aboutus.html

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