Association for Individual Development

Association for Individual Development AID provides customized services for individuals with developmental, behavioral and crisis needs.

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 5,700 children and adults, AID operates community day centers in Elgin, Aurora, Batavia and Yorkville; mental health outpatient clinics throughout the Fox Valley; supports over 500 individuals living in their own apartments; and more than 200 individuals in group homes scattered throughout the greater Fox Valley. AID is also a sponsor of the Ride in Kane paratransit program in partnership with RTA, Pace, Kane County, and local municipalities and social service agencies.

🌨️🕛New Year's Eve Eve Dinner at Wildwood🕛🌨️On December 30th, friends and neighbors at AID Wildwood Trace gathered for a ...
01/11/2026

🌨️🕛New Year's Eve Eve Dinner at Wildwood🕛🌨️

On December 30th, friends and neighbors at AID Wildwood Trace gathered for a New Year's Eve Eve edition of their weekly group dinner! They worked together to make delectable chicken parmesan sandwiches, enjoyed delicious muffins baked by Evelyn, played a vast array of board games, and watched as a blizzard started outside- knowing they were all safe and warm in their home's community room for the night.

01/10/2026

🍽️ Hot Lunch Time!😋

Recently, Sous Chef Brian concocted a scrumptious meal in our O'Shea Center Kitchen! 🤤🌟 The menu: tangy Thai wheat noodles with sauteed veggies and a peanut sauce, mango-strawberry-pineapple fruit salad, and a side of delicious pot stickers. 🥟🍜🥭🍓🍍

Thanks to AID Culinary Specialist Anna Barnes for helping Brian perfect his food prep skills! 🍽️👨‍🍳
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🫔🎴🫘Tamales and Lotería Community Night at Main Street Lofts!🫘🎴🫔Last month, clients and staff at AID Main Street Lofts co...
01/09/2026

🫔🎴🫘Tamales and Lotería Community Night at Main Street Lofts!🫘🎴🫔

Last month, clients and staff at AID Main Street Lofts connected by learning to make tamales and playing Lotería while their creations cooked. Everyone pitched in to either help teach newbies or to provide assistance to the tamale-making pros. Lotería was also a hit- but with how popular games like bingo are around AID, we can see why. 😉🎴🫘

Sharing and experiencing different cultures is a great way to expand your knowledge and heart- as well as your game catalogue and recipe book! 😋🫔

💥🎳Last month, a close-knit group of guys from Mark House and Wildwood went out for an exciting night of bowling!🎳💥After ...
01/08/2026

💥🎳Last month, a close-knit group of guys from Mark House and Wildwood went out for an exciting night of bowling!🎳💥

After Bill and RJ moved out into their own apartments in 2024, DSPs Marco Garcia and Gavin Shearer work keep the Mark House "Family" together in as many ways as they can. One of those ways? Nights at the lanes!

Elgin Lanes serves as one of their favorite stomping grounds, providing fun and good food for the guys as they connect and catch up. It's always a great time, and we already can't wait to come back!

Illinois I/DD Services by the Numbers (2026)This month, AID is featuring our "By the Numbers" series, with data provided...
01/07/2026

Illinois I/DD Services by the Numbers (2026)

This month, AID is featuring our "By the Numbers" series, with data provided by The Institute (https://www.instituteonline.org), every Wednesday. We’re highlighting key data shaping services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Illinois.

📊 Why Direct Support Professional (DSP) wages matter:
DSPs provide daily, hands-on support that helps people with I/DD live safely, independently, and with dignity in their communities. Competitive wages are critical to recruiting and retaining skilled staff, reducing turnover, and ensuring continuity of care and strong relationships.

The numbers:
• 2026 DSP reimbursement = 142% above minimum wage
• Recommended level = 150% above minimum wage
• $1.20/hour increase needed in FY27 to reach that goal
• Statewide average DSP reimbursement = $21.30/hour

Investing in DSP wages strengthens services, supports stability, and ensures people with I/DD can thrive in the communities they call home.

🥂🍿Sip & Splatter!🎨🖌️AID Barnes & Bowditch House clients & staff celebrated the first day of 2026 with a "Sip & Splatter"...
01/07/2026

🥂🍿Sip & Splatter!🎨🖌️

AID Barnes & Bowditch House clients & staff celebrated the first day of 2026 with a "Sip & Splatter" get-together! The painters enjoyed sparkling rosé & cider, popcorn, and cookies while letting their New Year's creativity flow onto their canvases. What a fun way to ring in the New Year! 🥳

💙🔭Looking Ahead: 2026 Events⭐💎AID is celebrating 65 YEARS in 2026 - our Sapphire Anniversary! The official anniversary i...
01/06/2026

💙🔭Looking Ahead: 2026 Events⭐💎

AID is celebrating 65 YEARS in 2026 - our Sapphire Anniversary! The official anniversary is June 19th, but we'll be celebrating all year long!

Here are just a few of the events coming in 2026 - learn more at https://www.aidcares.org/events/

01/05/2026

🎇🎈2️⃣0️⃣New Year's at Noon!2️⃣6️⃣🎈🎇

On December 31st, 2025 at precisely 12:00 pm, the AID O'Shea Center celebrated the New Year a little early with flutes of delicious sparkling apple cider and a countdown to a much-anticipated balloon drop! Spirits were high as friends "cheers"-ed and shared their New Year's resolutions with one another, excited for what's to come in 2026. 🎆🕛

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01/02/2026

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Wishing you all the best 🩷

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🎇Happy New Year!🎇In observance of New Year's Day, all AID day programs, community mental health centers, administrative ...
01/01/2026

🎇Happy New Year!🎇

In observance of New Year's Day, all AID day programs, community mental health centers, administrative offices, and other locations will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

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Organized in 1961 by parents of 8 children with special needs, Association for Individual Development (AID) has grown to serve more than 6,500 children and adults with disabilities annually throughout the greater Fox Valley area. The mission of AID is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual and mental health challenges to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. AID services include job training and employment, autism services, housing supports, counseling, health care services, psychiatric and crisis intervention services, and family and community supports. More than 1,500 Fox Valley residents are currently waiting to receive services locally.

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.

In FY 2017, AID served 6,547 children and adults. AID currently operates 8 community day centers in Elgin, Aurora, Batavia and Yorkville, 15 mental health outpatient clinics throughout the Fox Valley, supports over 500 individuals living in their own apartments, and more than 200 individuals in 4 dozen 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.

Visit www.AIDcares.org to learn more about AID.