Avenues supports community living for more than 70 adults. Our residents, whether living In our apartments, townhomes, or single family homes, are encouraged to experience everyday life in their community.

They receive training in the areas of cooking, housekeeping, budgeting, and other daily living skills that are essential for independent living. These and other decision making skills are carried out by each individual to the best of their capabilities, and as independently as possible.

Staff provides support depending upon the specific needs of each resident. Some require round-the-clock care, while others might only need a short, daily check-in.

Residential & Group Homes

Avenues operates a total of 23 group homes and apartments throughout the following communities: Des Plaines, Niles, Park Ridge.  For information on all Avenues residential programs please contact us at 100 N. Clifton, Park Ridge, Illinois, 60068 or by phone at 847-825-6498.

Avenues Home Based Services

Home based support services allows individuals and their families to purchase the services they need. Among the services available for purchase are work services, respite, and in-home supports and training.

The Illinois State system is currently limited in its acceptance of individual Support Options. Under its Home-based model, funding and access are restricted due to funding constraints.

Statewide, efforts are underway to expand the Home-based Individual Support Options model and to possibly make this the predominant funding mechanism for future programs.

Avenues is pleased to be working with families to develop individualized Support Programs wherever possible.

Please call our office at 847-292-0870 if you have questions about the program or state approval eligibility.

For additional information please visit  PUNS & DHS.

RESOURCES

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