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“Adventure Awaits! Exploring the Great Outdoors” Sibling Workshop

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

CANCELLED EVENT — NASH – Ogle County Virtual Summer Camp

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

April is Autism Acceptance Month

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.

Our Mission Continues

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

Virtual 4th Annual Florissa 5K & Fun Run

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

CANCELED — Free Workshop: Teaching Safety Skills to Children with ASD

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

CANCELED — Safety, Self-Care & Independence for Individuals with ASD

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: Addressing Hygiene, Puberty, Personal Safety and Sexuality Issues as soon as a ...read more

6th Annual Spring Gala Meaningful Day Fundraiser

Please join Kreider Services at our 6th Annual Gala Fundraiser in celebration of National Disabilities Awareness Month. Proceeds from the evening’s event will support meaningful opportunities for people in our programs. It’s about focusing on the “Me” in Meaningful, Everyday. Friday, March 6, 2020 6pm Start Dixon Elks Lodge 1279 ...read more

“Sprinkle The Love” Sibling Workshop

Saturday, February 1, 2020 10am t0 2pm Grace United Methodist Church 921 East Chamberlin Street Dixon, Illinois  A Sibling Workshop is intended for the 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 and enjoy games and crafts. Sprinkle ...read more

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