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Welcome

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 operates 14 programs including early intervention, alternative schools, family support, vocational training, and community-based residential services.

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.

Our Mission

It is the mission of Little Friends, Inc. to empower children and adults with special challenges to live, learn, work and participate in the community.

Donate Today

Your gift will help to ensure that all members of the Little Friends family will get the support they need to excel and continue to reach their fullest potential.

Upcoming Events
August 22 - Friday
1:00 pm		Understanding ASD & Treatment Strategies (1 & 2)
August 26 - Tuesday
2:30 pm		Communicative Functions of Behavior
August 28 - Thursday
2:30 pm		Visual Strategies
September 2 - Tuesday
6:30 pm		Family Council Meeting
September 3 - Wednesday
2:30 pm		Communication Training (Part 1 of 2)
September 4 - Thursday
2:30 pm		Communication Training (Part 2 of 2)
September 5 - Friday
9:30 am		Discrete Trial Trainings 1 & 2
September 9 - Tuesday
2:30 pm		Walk in My Autism
September 12 - Friday
3:30 pm		LFCA to Host Autism Kinship Party
September 18 - Thursday
2:30 pm		Teaching Personal Boundaries to Indv. with Autism
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News

Little Friends Golf Classic Sold Out

The Sixth Annual Little Friends Golf Classic is sold out. If you would like your name added to our waiting list, please contact Special Events and Volunteer Manager Cally Edwards at (630) 281-1882. A limited number of Dinner and Auction tickets are available for $75. We look forward to seeing you on September 15, at Naperville Country Club.

LFCA to Host Annual Autism Kinship Party on September 12

Calling All Moms! Join the Little Friends Center for Autism for its annual Autism Kinship Party on Friday, September 12, at the Embassy Suites, 707 E. Butterfield Road, Lombard. Limited space is available, so register today. For more information, please contact Carol Paske at (630) 479-3876.

LFCA Fall 2008 Training Schedule Now Available

The Little Friends Center for Autism uses state-of-the-art training systems to conduct more than 100 trainings each year. The Center’s highly skilled autism experts provide training to parent groups, professionals and other community organizations on a number of topics, including behavior, communication and personal hygiene. Call today to reserve your seat.

Little Friends Seeking Community Volunteers to Plan 2009 Bids for Kids Benefit Auction

Little Friends is seeking volunteers to help plan next year’s Bids for Kids Benefit Auction, which will be held on Saturday, March 7, at the Hilton Lisle-Naperville. If you are interested in volunteering on the planning committee for next year’s Bids for Kids Benefit Auction, please contact Special Events and Volunteer Manager Cally Edwards at (630) 281-1882 or via e-mail at credwards@lilfriends.com.

Zaidi’s Steak Sushi Seafood Grand Opening Set for September 16

Be the first to experience Naperville’s newest and most sophisticated nightspot when you attend the Red Carpet Grand Opening of Zaidi’s Steak Sushi Seafood from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16. Tickets are $100 per person, and 100 percent of the proceeds from the evening will benefit Little Friends.