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Adults

In 1968, while Little Friends school was in its third year, another group of volunteers organized the Naperville Sheltered Workshop, one of the first area organizations to provide vocational activities for adults with developmental disabilities. The two groups merged in 1970 and in 1976 changed its name to Little Friends, Inc.

This began our legacy and commitment of providing services to adults with disabilities that include opportunities to pursue a variety of personal goals and lead empowered lives:

I love my school

“I love my school because I have great teachers and friends.”

I like to socialize and laugh

“I like to socialize and laugh with my friends every day.”

Little Friends staff are remarkable people

“As parents, we feel truly thankful and blessed for the opportunities that Little Friends has provided and offered. Little Friends staff are remarkable people who are dedicated to what they do and those they serve.”

Good times with friends and people who care

“For my son, this has not been just a school but the place where he spends good times with friends and people who care about him.”

How grateful we are

“How grateful we are to all the angels who work with our son at Little Friends. This is his home.”

Krejci means so much to Us

“Krejci means so much to us because it’s been the one place that has truly helped my child excel and grow; the place that he is not judged or made to feel different but accepted. I am so appreciative of the patience, care, and hard work from all the Krejci staff.”

Positive Impact on our Family

“Respite has had such a positive impact on our family. We love that our kids can socialize with other families that share our similarities. It gives me comfort knowing he is in good hands”