Who We Are
CLEARBROOK'S VISION
Unlocking Potential, Growing Responsibly
Clearbrook seeks to responsibly grow and meet the needs of the community we serve. We will accomplish this by leveraging our size, reach, and expertise in providing exceptional quality care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We focus on creating opportunities for personal development and independence, helping individuals to reach their potential. We believe this will enrich the surrounding communities and the world at large.
Clearbrook is a home, a family, to over 8,000 children and adults impacted by intellectual/developmental disabilities. We support them—and their families—by providing personalized support, helping them to live their fullest lives possible.
Clearbrook provides community day programs, employment, residential care, clinical services, and children’s programs at more than 80 locations in 160 communities throughout the Chicagoland area. We are the largest provider of home-based services in the state.
We’re proud of our deep expertise that spans seven decades—allowing us to care for an array of unique needs. Clearbrook is more than a nonprofit, we are a community, a job, a way to give back, a home.
Together, we are Clearbrook
Clearbrook has five main values that we shape the organization around. They are essential to Clearbrook as they form the foundation of our mission and guide our actions. Our values support our mission and create a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.
Client Focused
Our clients are the very heart of Clearbrook. They are our inspiration, our purpose, and our mission.
Best In Class
With 70 years of experience, Clearbrook is a leader in our field. We are innovators—when we identify a need
among those we serve, we strive to meet it
Culture Of Joy
Joy is not just our goal, but our way of life.
Employee Centered
We value each individual's unique contributions and strive to create an environment where every team member feels appreciated and empowered.
Strong Leadership
At Clearbrook, strong leadership is not just about guiding others—it's about setting the standard for excellence and integrity.
Clearbrook has defined three strategic pillars: Quality Services, Responsible Growth, and Employee Engagement. These pillars ensure we provide safe, impactful, choice-driven, community-integrated services with exceptional quality. Our focus is on enhancing the care we provide by establishing consistent frameworks, promoting client independence, and ensuring thoughtful expansion to meet the needs of those we serve. Additionally, we aim to drive organizational values and vision, foster a culture of equity and inclusion, and develop our staff to deliver exceptional care.