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Welcome to Little Friends, Inc.

Little Friends, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization serving children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Based in Naperville, Illinois, Little Friends, Inc. operates 13 programs including three alternative schools, family support and consultation services, vocational training programs, community-based residential services and the Little Friends Center for Autism.

Little Friends was founded in 1965 and now serves more than 800 people each year from throughout DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Will and western Cook counties in Illinois.


   


  

Our Mission

It is the mission of Little Friends, Inc. to empower children and adults with special challenges to live, learn, work and participate in the community.

Donate Today 

Your gift will help to ensure that all members of the Little Friends family will get the support they need to excel and continue to reach their fullest potential. 

Learn More About Little Friends, Inc.

To learn more about the programs and services of Little Friends, Inc., please watch the video below.



 Upcoming Events
March 11 - Thursday
2:30 pm Char. & Beh. Issues in Ind. w/ Asperger’s (Part 2 of 2)
March 16 - Tuesday
2:30 pm Visual Strategies

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News
Little Irish for Little Friends Celebration Slated for March 13

Celebrate St. Patty’s Day with Little Friends, Inc. by participating in the second annual Little Irish for Little Friends event on Saturday, March 13. For just $25, you can join in on the fun as part of this moveable celebration visiting three of downtown Naperville’s most premiere establishments. This festive celebration with move every 90 minutes and will include complimentary food and drink specials, with 100 percent of your entrance fee benefiting Naperville-based Little Friends, Inc.


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Little Friends, Inc. is now posting updates about agency programs, services and fundraising events on Facebook. Log on today and become a fan of Little Friends, Inc.

Second Annual Step Up for Autism Walk Slated for June 27
Lace up your walking shoes and join Little Friends, Inc. for the second annual Step Up for Autism walk on Sunday, June 27, in downtown Naperville. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the walk and fun run will step off at 10 a.m. Team and individual registrations for the 2010 Step Up for Autism walk are now being accepted online at www.stepupforautism2010.kintera.org.

Step Up for Autism Pendants Now Available at Baubles by Maclyn

Little Friends, Inc. is teaming up with Baubles by Maclyn to offer a stunning Step Up for Autism pendant. This custom designed sterling silver pendant is available with a blue hand enameled inlay or a brushed finish. A portion of all proceeds will benefit Little Friends. Order yours today- www.baublesbymaclyn.com.