Mental Health
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
River Forest Township works with local agency partners to fund a wide range of programs in the area of intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). We also have a variety of support programs for parents and caregivers.
The Township also provides curb-to-curb transportation services for residents with disabilities in River Forest.
Learn more about all the local resources to support those with intellectual / developmental disabilities.
The following agencies receive funding from River Forest Township to provide INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) services to our community.
CAYR Connection
Community Support Services (CSS) - providing respite and case management services, as well as day programs and CILA's for adults with I/DD. RFT funds respite care and employment assistance.
Oak Leyden Developmental Services - provides early intervention services for children birth to age 3 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. RFT funds early intervention to adult employment services.
Opportunity Knocks - after school and day program for adults with I/DD. RFT funds services for teenagers and adults.
UCP Seguin - life skills programming, case management, and respite services are provided for adults with I/DD. Employment and residential services for adults along with assistive technology and accessibility services are also available. RFT funds transitional services and respite.
WSSRA