Creating Life Without Limits for People with Disabilities
United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago is a charitable not-for-profit agency serving individuals with disabilities in metropolitan Chicago and beyond.
Fostering Is A Beautiful Thing With UCP Seguin!
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People with disabilities deserve more!
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Individuals Served
27,620
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Communities Served
90
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Adult Group Homes
77
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Adults in Group Homes
300
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Children's Foster Homes
160
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Children in Care
200+
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Infinitec District Partners
1,000+
Together we can create life without limits for children and adults with disabilities.
During this Holiday Season, UCP Seguin has been offered the opportunity to receive several matching challenge gifts totaling $62,500 from area foundations and generous donors. In short, when you contribute to the UCP Seguin Holiday Appeal, you have the chance to double your donation or more in support of UCP Seguin!
You can make a difference - make a donation to UCP Seguin, and help to bring life without limits for people with disabilities.
Monthly UCP Seguin Foster Parent Training. Cultural Diversity
Foster parent stipend checks are distributed at the end of the training. If you do not attend, the checks will be put into the mail the next business day.
Monthly UCP Seguin Foster Parent Training. Cultural Diversity
Foster parent stipend checks are distributed at the end of the training. If you do not attend, the checks will be put into the mail the next business day.
Children and their foster parents in UCP Seguin's Children's Foster Care Program are invited to this fun session as we learn the basics of yoga!
Ages 8-21
For this first class, we will go over breathing techniques, the names of some simple yoga poses, and how to implement them while deep breathing.
Materials Needed:
Mat or rug
Children and their foster parents in UCP Seguin's Children's Foster Care Program are invited to this interactive session as we learn about how journal keeping can be a valuable tool!
Ages 4-21
Talk about the many different Types of journals. Who keeps a Journal, and why do they keep journals?
Supplies?
Just bring your Imagination!
Children and their foster parents in UCP Seguin's Children's Foster Care Program are invited to this fun session to cuddle up as Crystal shares a special story!
Ages 0-10
Sit back and relax. Enjoy listening to a story.
Materials Needed:
None
Children and their foster parents in UCP Seguin's Children's Foster Care Program are invited to this fun session as we read along and listen to a featured book.
Ages * and up
Read and Listen along to the book, “Fly on the Wall” by Remy Lai.
“Fly on the Wall” is a hilarious middle-grade graphic novel/prose hybrid about an overprotected, 12-year boy who embarks on a (forbidden) adventure to prove his independence.
Materials Needed:
"Fly On The Wall" if you want to read along
Children and their foster parents in UCP Seguin's Children's Foster Care Program are invited to this fun session as we make our own holiday ornaments!
Ages 5 and up
Create either a wreath or candy cane ornament using beads and pipe cleaners.
Materials supplied by UCP Seguin.
*Please notify your Case Manager, Behavior Analyst, Therapist, etc. if you would like to participate so we can get you the materials.
Children and their foster parents in UCP Seguin's Children's Foster Care Program are invited to this fun session as we play together!
Ages 1-7
Time for play! Participate in structured play by pretending to go to the grocery store and buying whatever you want!
Materials Needed:
None.
Children and their foster parents in UCP Seguin's Children's Foster Care Program are invited to this fun session as Erika shows us how to crochet - can you say homemade holiday gifts?!
Ages 12-21
Create a potholder! Learn how to crochet using a basic chain stitch, single crochet.
Materials Needed:
One ball of yarn
One crochet hook
Children and their foster parents in UCP Seguin's Children's Foster Care Program are invited to this fun session as we get our creativity flowing!
Ages 5 and up
What does Christmas mean to you?
Write a story or a poem, draw a picture, or verbally share with others what Christmas means to you. ‘Tis the season!
Materials Needed:
Paper
Pen/Pencil
Children and their foster parents in UCP Seguin's Children's Foster Care Program are invited to this fun session as we read along and listen to a featured book.
Ages * and up
Read and Listen along to the book, “Fly on the Wall” by Remy Lai.
“Fly on the Wall” is a hilarious middle-grade graphic novel/prose hybrid about an overprotected, 12-year boy who embarks on a (forbidden) adventure to prove his independence.
Materials Needed:
"Fly On The Wall" if you want to read along
Children and their foster parents in UCP Seguin's Children's Foster Care Program are invited to this fun session as Daphne helps us navigate the kitchen and cook up something delicious!
Ages 12-21
Learn how to cook a Loaded Baked Potato in the microwave!
Ingredients Needed:
Potato
Butter
Shredded Cheese
Bacon bits
Broccoli
Sour Cream
Salt & Pepper
Children and their foster parents in UCP Seguin's Children's Foster Care Program are invited to this interactive session as we work on making good choices!
Ages 8 and up
Listen and read along to a story about making choices. Answer some comprehension questions and practice a coping strategy together as a group!
Materials Needed:
None
Children and their foster parents in UCP Seguin's Children's Foster Care Program are invited to this fun session as we read along and listen to a featured book.
Ages * and up
Read and Listen along to the book, “Fly on the Wall” by Remy Lai.
“Fly on the Wall” is a hilarious middle-grade graphic novel/prose hybrid about an overprotected, 12-year boy who embarks on a (forbidden) adventure to prove his independence.
Materials Needed:
"Fly On The Wall" if you want to read along
Children and their foster parents in UCP Seguin's Children's Foster Care Program are invited to this interactive session as we work on understanding our feelings!
Ages 8 and up
Listen and read along to a story about identifying your emotions. Answer some comprehension questions and practice a coping strategy together as a group!
Materials Needed:
None
Children and their foster parents in UCP Seguin's Children's Foster Care Program are invited to this interactive session as we learn how to draw!
Ages 5 and up
Learn how to use basic shapes to create more detailed drawings.
Materials Needed:
Paper
Pencil
Children and their foster parents in UCP Seguin's Children's Foster Care Program are invited to this fun session as we read along and listen to a featured book.
Ages * and up
Read and Listen along to the book, “Fly on the Wall” by Remy Lai.
“Fly on the Wall” is a hilarious middle-grade graphic novel/prose hybrid about an overprotected, 12-year boy who embarks on a (forbidden) adventure to prove his independence.
Materials Needed:
"Fly On The Wall" if you want to read along
UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago has zero-tolerance for abuse and neglect. It is our responsibility to Protect and Advocate for the people we serve, so if you see something, say something.
Please report all allegations of Abuse and Neglect of Adults with Disabilities to OIG Hotline at 800-368-1463, which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.
All allegations should be reported within (4) hours of initial discovery.
Child Abuse and Neglect should be reported to the DCFS Hotline at 800-25-ABUSE (22873).
