CILA Homes
LSSI offers several CILA homes for adults age 18+ with intellectual/developmental disabilities throughout the state. Our goal is to help residents achieve maximum growth and independence in a caring and supportive community setting. LSSI provides residents with structure and supervision, helping them increase self-sufficiency, add to their independent living skills, develop and maintain relationships, and use resources in the community. Recognizing several limitations of our residents, LSSI also insists upon their potential. Some of our homes focus on very specific care needs. All our CILA homes are licensed by the Illinois Department of Human Services.
Fostering Independence & Self-Esteem
Using a person-centered approach to give residents choice and independence, we:
- provide structure and supervision
- empower residents to be more self-sufficient
- encourage independence and safe decision-making
- add to their independent living skills
- develop and maintain relationships
- help residents use resources in the community
We respond to each individual’s dignity with respect and encourage each individual to attain the highest quality of life, personal growth, and spiritual awareness.
-Program Director, The Artesian
Daily Activities
During a typical day, residents may:
- Attend a workshop or day training program
- Participate in activities that help with interacting with friends and within the community like bowling, swimming, Special Olympics, and parties
- Complete household chores like making their bed, washing dishes, setting the table, or cleaning
Care for Physical Needs
Staff members tend to residents’ needs by assisting with bathing, shaving, eating, dressing, and providing medication. Medical professionals provide residents with regular care. If necessary, they are taken to medical specialists.
Maintaining Family Connections
Residents can visit their families as much as they want. In addition, we welcome input from family and friends on how we can improve care for their loved ones.
Locations
To schedule a tour at any of our CILA Homes, please call 833.610.LSSI (5774).
The Artesian
West Ridge Neighborhood
Chicago, IL 60659
Palmer Square
Logan Square Neighborhood
Chicago, IL 60647
Sterling
Sterling, IL 61081