We've been selected by the Coleman Foundation to match donations up to $30,000 with a new tiered match structure!
From November 1 to December 31, every dollar you give will go even further.
Here’s how your impact grows:
1:1 — Match for Individual Donors
2:1 — Match for Businesses
3:1 — Match for Donor Advised Funds
That means your donation could be tripled—or even more!
Whether you're an individual, a business, or have a Donor Advised Fund, this is a powerful way to make a difference. Your gift of will help children with physical disabilities grow in strength, confidence and independence.
Join us in maximizing every gift for the greatest impact! Give today and help us reach our goal!
Our heartfelt thanks to The Coleman Foundation for making this possible!
Intensive Therapy for Cerebral Palsy
What makes the Center different? The Center offers a minimum of 6 hours of intensive motor therapy weekly through our year-round programming compared to traditional 1-hour therapy sessions.
Can you imagine spending only 1 hour a week learning to walk, sit or toilet independently if you have a physical disability? Neither can we! It doesn’t work. Not only does it not work –lack of therapy can result in lifelong health problems like deformities, muscle contractures and an over reliance on the assistance of others.
The Center’s transdisciplinary team consists of experienced Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Conductive Education Teachers that provide individualized treatment in a dynamic setting. The Center’s family-centered environment not only provides skilled intervention for your child, but also creates lasting relationships and support within our community.
The Center for Independence helps children and young adults with disabilities achieve their highest level of independence in the home, school, community and workforce.
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Help make a real difference in the lives of children with physical disabilities.
Client Love!
There's no way our son would be where he is today if it weren't for the Center. Today, he's running, dancing and wrestling with his twin sister. The team is amazing and have built a real community that supports one another and celebrates each other's successes.
~ Sarah Y.
Our daughter is just starting with the Center for Independence and we are thrilled! The staff is so caring, and our daughter gets to see there are lots of other children just like her. She is very excited to participate in therapies with other kids!
~ Center Parent
Cuando otros lugares nos han cerrado las puertas, Center for Independence siempre nos recibe con los brazos abriertos, Comprenden las necesidades y habilidades de mi Hijo. siempre con una actitud positiva de 'I can'. Toda mi familia esta tan agradecida!
~ Karina G.
The Center is awesome! The best part of the Center is the helpful people. I like coming here because they help me be more independent. I learned how to tall kneel and can now kneel in church every week. I also made a lot of new friends just like me!
~ Ethan O.
I honestly don't know where my family would be today without the center for independence. The program is wonderful but the staff is irreplaceable...they have become our family and our life line. Greatest place in the world!!!
~ Center Volunteer
The Center has helped me tremendously not just the physical and social aspect of things that the center has to offer, but it offered me opportunities to be an employee and work at the center. I have grown so much from the center ever since I was four years old.
~ Colleen M.
Our Mission
The mission of the Center for Independence is to help children and young adults with disabilities achieve their highest level of independence in the home, school, community and workforce. Our therapy programs help children with cerebral palsy develop life skills, motor-function and an "I Can!" attitude.Â
Committed to breaking down barriers to employment, the Center also provides job training and placement for young adults with developmental disabilities through our innovative program Working Together Chicago.Â
The Center is an IL 501(c)3 non-profit organization. EIN: 36-4259162
Our Vision: That children and young adults with disabilities have the opportunity to be fully participating members of the community.
Intensive Motor Therapy - Reach Your Potential!
Center Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Program times vary — check calendar.
2024-2025 Program Calendar
Quick Contact
Center Locations
CFI Main Center
100 W. Plainfield Rd., Countryside, IL 60525
Brighton Park
2701 W. 36th Pl., Chicago IL 60632