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. |
14th Annual Golf Outing - Save The Date!
The 2008 Golf Outing will be held on Friday, July 18, 2008, at Deerfield Golf Club, 1201 Saunders Road, Riverwoods. Lunch, golf and dinner will all be held at the club. Learn More
Save The Date - Bloomingdale's
"The Shopping Benefit"
Join SHORE and over 60 Chicagoland charities on Wednesday, August 27th at all Chicagoland Bloomingdale's stores for "The Shopping Benefit." Simply buy a $10 ticket from SHORE and enjoy minimum savings of 15% throughout the stores. SHORE keeps the entire ticket price plus we will receive an additional $5 for every person who attends the benefit with a ticket purchased from us. Call now to reserve a ticket!
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.
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SHORE’s mission is to improve the quality of life for persons with developmental disabilities through educational, residential, vocational and related programs provided with community integrated supports and services.