September 24th, 2020
Who & What: In this virtual group, LGBTQ+ and ally high school teenagers will connect with peers to learn and grow in a safe, supportive environment. Teens will guide the topics that will be covered in the group based on their expressed needs and interests. Examples include informational sessions, development of ...read more
September 24th, 2020
Who & What: This Art Therapy Group provides an opportunity for children in 5th - 8th grade to develop self-awareness and expression by using art materials as a communication tool. Children will be asked to use art materials to express and process emotions and thoughts in a safe environment with supportive ...read more
September 22nd, 2020
Florissa Annual Fall Family Fest
Presented for families with children with special needs.
Lowell Park Lions Shelter (on the park river front).
2114 Lowell Park Road, Dixon
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Time slots available between 11am and 3pm
We will be adhering to COVID 19 guidelines — face masks, social distancing, sanitizing ...read more
August 30th, 2020
Adventure Awaits! Exploring the Great Outdoors!
Sibling Workshop
Lowell Park Nature Center
2114 Lowell Park Road, Dixon
Saturday, September 26 - 10am to 2pm
A Sibling Workshop is intended for siblings of children with special needs to provide fun, education and peer support. Siblings between the ages of 5 to 15 are welcome to come ...read more
June 11th, 2020
OUR APOLOGIES -- DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION -- THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
FREE Virtual Camp. Camp is for school age individuals living in Ogle County and is designed to support kids with autism or other developmental, social, emotional. intellectual or behavioral needs. Registration is limited. A minimum of 8 registrants ...read more
May 12th, 2020
Our Mission to Help Children and Families Flourish Continues
Our mission during this time continues to focus on helping children and families to flourish. Florissa clinicians are available to provide support to families via videoconferencing or telephone to help you cope with this situation.
Families can call us at 815-288-1905 with any ...read more
April 1st, 2020
Did you know that April is Autism Acceptance Month? The Centers for Disease Control recently published new estimates on autism prevalence among children, stating that 1 in 54 eight-year-old Americans are on the autism spectrum.
March 16th, 2020
Our Mission to Help Children and Families Flourish Continues
Our mission during this time continues to focus on helping children and families to flourish. Florissa clinicians are available to provide support to families via videoconferencing or telephone to help you cope with this situation.
Families can call us at 815-288-1905 with any ...read more
March 9th, 2020
Florissa Family 5K Race / Fun Run - VIRTUAL ONLY
Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsors ~ BorgWarner & Boss Carpet One!
The 4th Annual Florissa 5K & Fun Run has gone virtual this year. So, stay active, stay safe and stay connected -- while benefitting the children's programs of Florissa.
Online Registration ...read more
February 11th, 2020
We apologize.
Based on recommendations from the CDC and Illinois Department of Human Services to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Florissa is closed to the public until further notice. We will inform you of the re-scheduled date of the Autism: Teaching Safety Skills to Children with ASD as soon as a new ...read more