Approximately 6.5 million people in the United States have an intellectual and developmental disability.
We seek to create a world that welcomes difference and celebrates the unique gifts of all people, in which each person has a genuine place of belonging.
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Have you ever been told you weren’t good enough?
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities should never be neglected, ignored, or pushed aside just for being themselves. They don’t belong in the margins.
Help create a place where everyone is celebrated.
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Safe & Secure
Residents receive the best care, opportunities to pursue their passions, and a home where their gifts are celebrated.
Integrated Homes
Live-in Assistants and Core Members build a homelife where everyone has an equal voice and seat at the table.
In the Neighborhood
We welcome visitors on our porches and around our dinner tables, and we are active members of our community.
We think everyone should have space to build a vibrant and fulfilling life.
● Bringing life and love to Chicago neighborhoods for over two decades.
● Four established community homes.
● Collaborative partnerships with local organizations.
● Personalized healthcare for each resident.
● Highly trained and competent DSP certified caregivers who receive ongoing professional development.
Latest Stories
View AllL’Arche Chicago once again takes on Springfield!
For months, Annalise, Davey, and Lisa have been planning this year’s trip to the state capitol in Springfield for the They Deserve More advocacy day. Thanks to their hard work, when the big day finally arrived, L’Arche Chicago was ready to make our voices heard!
Read moreFamily is Not Always Blood- A Friendship House Poem
Lisa, a core member at Friendship House, uses poetry to express the comfort, autonomy, and joy she feels in her home.
Read moreDo I want you to really see me?
Kim, a Board Member, joins our Maundy Thursday foot washing service for the first time this year and reflects on the treasured experience.
Read more40 Days of Intention
Matt shares how L'Arche Chicago invites people into a sacred time of reflection and renewal.
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