Blog
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: Addressing Hygiene, Puberty, Personal Safety and Sexuality Issues as soon as a ...read more
February 10th, 2020
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
January 8th, 2020
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
December 26th, 2019
The Wednesday, January 22 NW Illinois Epilepsy Support Meeting is for individuals with epilepsy and epilepsy/developmental disabilities and their families and support people. Please join us. We will talk about our personal experiences, challenges, and successes in areas such as:
Primary Health Care
Memory and Thinking
Employment Transportation
Psychosocial Health
Topics ...read more
December 19th, 2019
Lucky Clovers 4-H Club
An inclusive place for kids of all kinds.
Where: Grace United Methodist Church, 921 East Chamberlin Street, Dixon, IL.
When: Every Wednesday, October 16 thru November 20 (With possibility of continuation)
Who: Fun for ages 8-18*
Cost: $10 Annual 4-H Membership fee. Financial assistance available upon request.
RSVP: Kathy at ...read more
November 26th, 2019
Schedule a personal meet & greet with our Sensory Friendly Santa! No lines and no pressure!
Enjoy a stroll through our Storybook Trail as you get to know Nina, the littlest elf in Santa's workshop, and work right along sider her to finish a tough job just in time for a ...read more
September 13th, 2019
Lucky Clovers 4-H Club
An inclusive place for kids of all kinds.
Where: Grace United Methodist Church, 921 East Chamberlin Street, Dixon, IL.
When: Every Wednesday, October 16 thru November 20 (With possibility of continuation)
Who: Fun for ages 8-18*
Cost: $10 Annual 4-H Membership fee. Financial assistance available upon request.
RSVP: Kathy at ...read more
September 13th, 2019
Kreider Park, 500 Anchor Road, 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. Thankful for Friends will be our theme ...read more
September 13th, 2019
Join other high school teenagers in a friendship group offered by clinicians on Thursdays 5pm-6pm this fall. They will learn about the social skills they need to make and keep friends, as well as grow in their understanding of social cues and rules across adolescence.
Registration is required by October 31st. ...read more
September 13th, 2019
Oregon Public Library, 300 Jefferson Street in Oregon. Registration and dinner at 5:30pm and training from 6pm-8pm. Training will be provided by Family Matters. This collaboration is between Oregon Public Library, Florissa and Easterseals.
In order to register, please contact Family Matters at 866-436-7842 or through their website: www.fmptic.org