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Association for Individual Development Fund

Established 1984

Since 1961, The Association for Individual Development (AID) has served individuals with developmental, intellectual, physical and/or mental health challenges, those who have suffered a trauma and those at risk. Vital, life-enriching services that promote the highest level of independence and community immersion include autism programs; permanent supportive housing; in-home support; developmental and vocational training; job placement and on-the-job coaching services; crisis intervention; victims services; mental health treatment; behavioral intervention; health and wellness; community education; and advocacy.

Operating in the greater Fox Valley area and other western suburban counties, AID is a leading provider of services that address the unique needs of individuals throughout every stage of their lives.

Serving over 5,500 children and adults, AID operates community day centers in Elgin, Aurora, Batavia and Yorkville, as well as mental health outpatient clinics throughout the Fox Valley; supports over 500 individuals living in their own apartments; and serves more than 200 individuals in group homes scattered throughout the greater Fox Valley. AID also administers the Ride in Kane paratransit program in partnership with RTA, Pace, Kane County, and local municipalities and social service agencies.

AID Mission: To empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual and mental health challenges to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose

AID Vision: Recognized leader providing best quality outcomes for individuals served in areas of housing, employment, community integration, health promotion, recovery and crisis prevention

AID is a registered 501(c)(3) Non-Profit.

For more information about AID programs and services, visit AIDcares.org or e-mail info@AIDcares.org.

 

 

Thank you very much for supporting my college education for these four years. I will never be able to repay you for the opportunity that this scholarship has given to me.

Julia H.

[Renewing Scholarship Recipient] Graduate of Hinkley-Big Rock High School

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Sharon Stredde

President Emeritus

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Moises J.

Claude & Alice Allen Memorial Scholarship Recipient

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Dick Schindel

Richard and Susan Schindel Scholarship Funds

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Past Scholarship Recipient & Current Leadership Coach

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Cristina & Thomas S. Anderson Endowment Fund | Tom & Cris Anderson Colonial Advisory Fund

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