The Face of Chicago Business Podcast Features Esperanza’s Executive Director, Joy Decker!
On April 21 The Face of Chicago Business (TFOCB) podcast will feature Joy Decker, Esperanza’s Executive Director, who will provide…
Thank You!
We are so appreciative to all those who joined us at our 2021 Celebrating Victories Gala and for your support. Many of you won unique and exciting auction and raffle items…
Esperanza Updates
Celebrating Esperanza’s Black Artists!
Esperanza Art Studio provides an opportunity for our adult participants to express themselves. In our positive, welcoming space, our Art…
Esperanza Honors Black History
February was an important month across the country, and Esperanza staff and students were honored to celebrate Black History Month.…
Collaborating with External Partners to Better Serve Our Community
Our partnerships with the greater community are the foundation to our success, which is why we are excited to announce…
Esperanza School Returns to In-Person Learning After One Year of Remote Learning
March 13, 2020 is a day to remember at Esperanza. Esperanza School organized an in-service for all staff, which was…
What We Do
We serve hundreds of children and adults with Autism and other disabilities, along with their families throughout Chicago, by providing life-changing support to help them achieve their fullest potential and become as independent as possible.
Why we do it
For 50 years, we have helped people build academic and life skills that lead to independence, happiness, and a higher quality of life. For every person we support to achieve a goal, a family becomes stronger and our entire community is enriched.
How we do it
We offer a range of comprehensive services for adults and children with Autism and other disabilities. Our services include Adult residential, adult day training, home-based support, art exploration, Esperanza Therapeutic Day School, and Esperanza Learning Center.
