Residential Services

Park Lawn provides various residential opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each is attuned to the individual needs and capabilities of the residents. All are given the opportunity to exercise choice, access mainstream community life, and to share in overall household duties. If you are interested in adding your name to our waiting list for 24 hour residential placement, please contact our social worker, Sharon Butterfield at 708-425-7377 ext. 3232.

PARK LAWN CENTER

Park Lawn Center in Alsip is home to forty residents with profound cognitive and complex physical disabilities. This intermediate care facility provides twenty-four hour supervision and medical services. Residents make choices within their living environment and plan social, recreational, and community activities with staff assistance. For more program information contact Bonnie Willett, NHA, Director of Residential Services at 708-396-1117 or email request to [email protected]. Inquiries regarding placement information should be directed to Sharon Butterfield, MSW, at 708-425-7377 ext. 3232.

PARK LAWN HOME

Fifteen people reside at Park Lawn Homes in Alsip. Residents share a sense of ownership through their participation in making household decisions and performing household duties including meal planning and preparation, shopping, laundry and upkeep of their rooms. They also plan a full calendar of recreational and social activities. For more program information contact Bonnie Willett, NHA, Director of Residential Services at 708-396-1117 or email request to [email protected]. Inquiries regarding placement information should be directed to Sharon Butterfield, MSW, at 708-425-7377 ext. 3232.

COMMUNITY INTEGRATED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS (CILA)

Five to six residents live in each of the eight Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs) owned and operated by Park Lawn. These single family homes located in Worth, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Chicago Ridge(2) and Tinley Park(3) provide the greatest opportunity for independent living. With staff guidance, residents make decisions regarding the running of their household. They plan and prepare meals, clean and upkeep the property, and help prepare the budget for the household. For more program information contact Bonnie Willett, NHA, Director of Residential Services at 708-396-1117 or email request to [email protected]. Inquiries regarding placement information should be directed to Sharon Butterfield, MSW, at 708-425-7377 ext. 3232.

H.O.P.E Program

The H.O.P.E Program (Helping Other People in Every Way) at Park Lawn began in 1994 and is in place to provide clothing, living essentials, wheelchairs and more for Park Lawn residents with little to no family involvement. Since that time, hundreds of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have benefited from the generosity of supporting donors. No request has ever been turned away and the H.O.P.E Program will accept all donations year round. This will ensure that these residents receive clothing for all seasons, new books and the necessities in life that occur throughout the year. This program follows Park Lawn’s mission to provide services that promote independence, choice and access to community living.
For more program information or to donate a gift or monetary contribution, contact Bonnie Willett, NHA, Director of Residential Services at 708-396-1117 or email request to [email protected].