Each year, The Hope Institute for Children and Families impacts 24,000 children. Join us in spreading a message of Hope!
Upcoming Events
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HBO Films’ Temple Grandin
On January 27th, The Autism Program of Illinois and HBO hosted the Chicago Premiere of HBO Films’ Temple Grandin. To learn more about Dr. Grandin and the HBO original movie on Dr. Grandin’s life, click here.
Below is our conversation with Dr. Grandin.
Click below for more information on the many programs, initiatives and services offered by The Hope Institute for Children and Families.
In the News
- Visit the Communicating Hope channel on YouTube
- 2009 Celebrity Chef Fundraiser Brings Top Chefs to Springfield
- Chicago First Lady Maggie Daley Helps Dedicate Hope Institute Learning Academy
- The 2009 Hope Institute Fall Festival Attracts Hundreds
- Hope's Chief Development Officer Donates a Kidney
- Visit The Hope Institute on Facebook
- Hope Learning Center Students Celebrate Halloween
- AFAA National Town Hall Meeting Video
- Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism National Town Hall Meeting Wrap-up (Part 1)
- Ambassadors of Hope Ceremony
- WFMB interview with Dr. Nyre, dicussing our campus conversion agreement
- Buy Tickets to the premiere of Billy Elliot – The Musical. Proceeds to benefit The Hope Institute
- The Autism Program & HBO partner for premiere of Temple Grandin
- Press Release: The Hope Institute for Children and Families and The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) endorse HBO Films’ “Temple Grandin”
Information and Hope for Parents
If you are considering accessing the programs and services of The Hope Institute, click below for the most easy to understand and comprehensive material about the services of Hope.
Stories of Hope
Each child and youth of Hope has a unique story. Every month we feature a new boy or girl who seeks to maximize his or her potential via a program offered by The Hope Institute. View their stories by clicking the button below.