The Hope Institute for Children and Families

Prom 2013 at The Hope School Learning Center

thehopeinstitute — Fri, 31 May 2013 17:22:31 +0000

Take a look at the beautiful young women and handsome young men as they celebrated at this year's Prom at The Hope School Learning Center. . . . → Read More: Prom 2013 at The Hope School Learning Center

Mark’s Story of Hope

Hope Admin — Sat, 25 May 2013 15:11:56 +0000

Mark is an energetic first grader at The Hope Institute Learning Academy in Chicago. He loves to jump, roll and play in HILA’s sensory gym.

But because Mark has autism, his brain has a hard time understanding how his body should move.

So when Mark plays, he isn’t just playing. He’s learning critical lessons – recognizing muscle groups and learning to control them.

“Whether Mark is crawling through a tunnel or holding a ball, his muscle action tells his brain to get organized for other movements,” explains Dr. Belinda Anderson, HILA’s occupational therapist (who’s working with Mark in the photo). . . . → Read More: Mark’s Story of Hope

The 2013 Night of Hope Gala – Photo Gallery

thehopeinstitute — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:30:02 +0000

Take a look at the photos from the recent Night of Hope Gala in Chicago. . . . → Read More: The 2013 Night of Hope Gala – Photo Gallery

Nurses Appreciation Week 2013 – Photo Gallery

thehopeinstitute — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:28:27 +0000

The week of May 6, 2013 was Nurses Week. We love our nurses at Hope! View some photos from the celebration on the Hope campus. . . . → Read More: Nurses Appreciation Week 2013 – Photo Gallery

Teacher Appreciation Day 2013 – Photo Gallery

thehopeinstitute — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:47:08 +0000

May 7 was Teacher Appreciation Day 2013. Take a look at these scenes from the reception for our teachers in Springfield. . . . → Read More: Teacher Appreciation Day 2013 – Photo Gallery

Cinco de Mayo Dance – Photo Gallery

thehopeinstitute — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:46:19 +0000

The students at Hope had a great time celebrating Cinco de Mayo. You can see the photos here. . . . → Read More: Cinco de Mayo Dance – Photo Gallery

Earth Day Celebrations at Hope – Photo Gallery

Hope Admin — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:00:03 +0000

Take a look around Hope's campus as students participated in a variety of Earth Day activities. Please enjoy the photos. . . . → Read More: Earth Day Celebrations at Hope – Photo Gallery

Little Mermaid the Musical – Photo Gallery

mfreer — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:32:18 +0000

On Friday, April 19th, Hope's children performed their annual musical, The Little Mermaid. Please enjoy the photos. . . . → Read More: Little Mermaid the Musical – Photo Gallery

Ryan’s Story of Hope

mfreer — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:22:49 +0000

Ryan’s parents were overjoyed when their precious, bright-eyed, baby boy was born.

But soon after his birth, they learned that something was very wrong. Ryan’s brain had suddenly stopped growing. They sought opinions from neurologists across the country. But none of them could determine what happened.

Ryan never developed the ability to speak. And his cerebral palsy makes walking so difficult, he’s had to use a wheelchair for most of his life.

His mother, Julie, explains, “Despite Ryan’s tremendous challenges, my husband and I were resolved to do the best we could for him. We . . . → Read More: Ryan’s Story of Hope

me – Spring 2013 Edition

Hope Admin — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:56:50 +0000

We are proud to release the Spring 2013 edition of "me", a publication of The Hope Institute for Children and Families. . . . → Read More: me – Spring 2013 Edition