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Clearbrook opens new home in Woodstock – Northwest Herald

Mar 18, 2025 Comments Off on Clearbrook opens new home in Woodstock – Northwest Herald
April 22 @ 6:40 am

Clearbrook has opened a new community integrated living arrangement (CILA) home in Woodstock, Illinois, providing adults with developmental disabilities their first taste of independence. The home, shared by four women including Jackie Medina and Sammi Huffman, offers a supportive environment where residents can engage in activities like cooking, volunteering, and…

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I Can Finally Be Myself – The Woodstock Independent

Feb 19, 2025 Comments Off on I Can Finally Be Myself – The Woodstock Independent
April 22 @ 6:40 am

The home that Sammi, Kris, Jacki,and Brittany share is a C.ommunityIntegrated Living Arrangement, orCILA home. Read the full article HERE

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Caregivers Need a Boost Too – Chicago Sun Times

Feb 3, 2025 Comments Off on Caregivers Need a Boost Too – Chicago Sun Times
April 22 @ 6:40 am

This transformation to our economy begs for human-centered work to be highly valued, and investment in care-based service can shape the future culture of our communities. The cost of ignoring well-known labor shortages in nursing, elder care and care for disabled people is escalating. Consider the direct service professionals in…

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New Facility Opens Doors in Libertyville – Lake County Sun (Chicago Tribune)

Jan 31, 2025 Comments Off on New Facility Opens Doors in Libertyville – Lake County Sun (Chicago Tribune)
April 22 @ 6:40 am

Clearbrook celebrated the opening of its Community Mental Health Center at 1659 Northwind Blvd. on Wednesday afternoon. The 1,600-square-foot facility is open to all Lake County residents, and provides mental health support for children and adults, as well as existing Clearbrook clients. Read the full article HERE

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McHenry County sales tax hike was meant to fund mental health – Northwest Herald

Jan 4, 2025 Comments Off on McHenry County sales tax hike was meant to fund mental health – Northwest Herald
April 22 @ 6:40 am

As a large agency, Clearbrook is able to draw from many funding sources including through community development block grants, the United Way, the Community Foundation for McHenry County and private donors to raise funds. Every piece is important, and the mental health board funding is key to supporting many local…

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Jessica Smart Lives the Special Needs Journey – Quintessential Barrington

Nov 4, 2024 Comments Off on Jessica Smart Lives the Special Needs Journey – Quintessential Barrington
April 22 @ 6:40 am

Clearbrook’s CEO has personal experience with the special needs community. Read more HERE.

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Shining Star Ball – Quintessential Barrington

Jul 15, 2024 Comments Off on Shining Star Ball – Quintessential Barrington
April 22 @ 6:40 am

The Shining Star Ball raised over $1.2 Million. Read the full article HERE

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Clearbrook’s Shining Star Ball Raises Over $1.2 Million – Daily Herald

Jun 14, 2024 Comments Off on Clearbrook’s Shining Star Ball Raises Over $1.2 Million – Daily Herald
April 22 @ 6:40 am

The 36th annual Shining Star Ball raised over $1.2 million for Clearbrook’s mission. This year, we focused on raising funds for the Community Day Services (CDS) reinvention. Thank you to all who sponsored and participated! Read more HERE. Watch the CDS reinvention video.

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Push to Increase DSP Wages – Daily Herald

May 8, 2024 Comments Off on Push to Increase DSP Wages – Daily Herald
April 22 @ 6:40 am

Clearbrook partners with Little City to push for an increase to Direct Support Professional (DSP) wages. Read the full article HERE.

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Building Bridges in McHenry County – City Lifestyle Magazine

Apr 1, 2024 Comments Off on Building Bridges in McHenry County – City Lifestyle Magazine
April 22 @ 6:40 am

City Lifestyle magazine featured stories about Clearbrook in the community. View page 28 to read the full story

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