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Offers a program that is a structured, theoretically based approach to therapy that builds on the normal communicative and learning processes of children. Therapists use this method to help children express what is troubling them when they do not have the verbal language to express their thoughts and feelings.

Senior centers provide a place for congregate meals, as well as social activities, games, educational programs, etc.

Provides long-term care to help veterans and their families when dealing with a disability, chronic (long-lasting) illness, or serious health issues related to aging. Long-term health care services include 24 hour nursing and medical care, physical therapy, and help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, making meals, and taking medicine.

Supportive rental housing for low-income Veterans and their families.

Disaster preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. Information and education on emergency disaster preparedness.

Free evidence-based classes for older adults to learn strategies to thrive as they age.

Course offerings include Stress Busters (for caregivers of senior loved ones, especially those loved ones with dementia), Matter of Balance (to reduce fall risks), and courses on managing chronic diseases such as diabetes.

Provides training and technical assistance to refugees who desire to start a business as licensed in-home child care providers.

Provides items such as cereal, pasta, vegetables (both fresh and canned), soups, meats, fruits (fresh and canned), and dairy products. Personal care items for men and women, such as razors, deodorant, shampoo and conditioner, are also available.

Accepts household items such as laundry soap, dish detergent, Kleenex, paper towels, and toilet paper.

Provides weatherization services to low income households. Helps conserve fuel and reduce energy costs by making homes and apartments more energy efficient. Also provides many health and safety upgrades.

Services vary, but may include insulation, furnace work, and air sealing.

Promotes lupus awareness and complements the work of health care professionals by providing personalized resources for the lupus community while supporting research.

Services include health educators/navigators available to answer questions and provide medically sound information about Lupus, information on support groups, referrals to physicians, community services, resources, and assistance, and peer-to-peer support.

- Assists individuals, businesses, and other non-profit organizations to establish permanent endowment and temporary funds, through gifts and bequests, within the confines of one large foundation.

- Foundation funds are used to provide grants to non-profit organizations and scholarships to students within the Fox River Valley, including the Greater Aurora Area and the Tri-Cities.

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- The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley (CFFRV) is a collection of individual funds and resources given by local citizens to enhance and support the quality of life in the Fox River Valley of Illinois. CFFRV is a tax-exempt public charity that allows individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations to establish permanent endowments and temporary funds within the confines of one large foundation.-

 - Foundation funds are used to provide grants to non-profit organizations and scholarships to area students. The Foundation also hosts a Youth Engagement in Philanthropy (YEP) program, which helps high school students learn more about philanthropy and empowers them to make a difference in the community

- The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley serves the City of Aurora, Kane County, and Kendall County within the State of Illinois.

Provides service coordination, nutrition services, and health assessments for children ages 0-3 enrolled in Early ACCESS (Early intervention for infants and toddlers). 

Provides a youth residential center, youth therapeutic treatment center, youth emergency shelter, teen parenting treatment center, and a community youth shelter. Services may include professional counseling services (school-based counseling, crisis response, mental health awareness and training) and substance use services (intensive outpatient program, DUI services, DUI court ordered evaluations). 

Provides medical and cash assistance for customers who are 65 years of age or older, blind, or disabled. Also includes the QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) program which provides payment of Medicare premiums and some Medicare co-payments.

The online application is called "Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE)."  When applying, the state will determine the applicant's eligibility for this AABD, as well as SNAP and medical assistance (Medicaid).

Provides school, sport and pre-employment physicals and well child exams. Please call to schedule an exam.

Aquatic programs are offered at nearly all area pools that offer instructional programs; the Red Cross serves as a coordinator and can provide information about which programs are available at each pool; programs include: Learn to Swim, Infant and Preschool Aquatic Programs, Lifeguard Training, and Water Safety Instructor.

Provides counseling services for court ordered male individuals ages 11-17 with a variety STOP of needs. Youth may enter the program where planning may indicate the need for long-term structured, group care, or youth may utilize program as a step-down from more structured programming.

Provides emergency assistance. When funds are available a one time payment may be offered to alleviate a life-threatening situation: eviction or utility disconnection.

Provides bag lunches that are given out every Thursday.