In 1949, Lois Lloyd, founder of SHORE, began an informal organization to provide services for her daughter Patricia "Patty" and other children with mental retardation in the north shore area. Services were provided in her Evanston home, which allowed networking with other parents who had children with similar needs. This innovative effort led to the formal incorporation in 1951 of the North Shore Association for Retarded Children.
Lois' energy and creative spirit generated further development of the organization leading to the establishment of the first public school program for children with moderate to severe, intellectual disabilities in the state of Illinois.
Today, SHORE provides a comprehensive array of services including small, scattered, integrated living arrangements, vocational center, senior and adult day programs, early intervention, in-home respite care, and service coordination. These programs are located in Evanston, Morton Grove and Skokie. Each year, over 500 individuals with developmental disabilities receive services with nearly 400 enrolled on a regular basis.
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Early Intervention Program to Offer Developmental Playgroups in Spanish & Polish
Developmental playgroups are now available in Spanish and Polish for children, 18 months to 3 years old with developmental delays, at our Early Intervention Program. The program is located at 4125 Oakton Street in Skokie. Fees are based on a sliding scale and partial scholarships will be awarded to Evanston residents only.
For more information contact Susan Winstead, Early Intervention Coordinator, at (847) 674-0839 or e-mail at seicoord@sbcglobal.net. This program made possible by grants from the Special Kids Foundation and Evanston Community Foundation.
Annual Appeal Underway - Please considering helping SHORE!
Spring Benefit - "Heroes Among Us"
Visit the events page or view the SHORElines Newsletter to see details and photos
Golf Outing - Save the Date!
Friday, July 17th at the Deerfield Golf Course in Riverwoods. Download Registration Form
Spring Fashion Show
Thursday, June 11th at 12:30 p.m. at the Lois Lloyd Center, 2525 Church Street Evanston, IL
Bloomingdale’s – The Shopping Benefit
Thursday, October 29th
10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
at all Chicagoland stores.
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