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Special-Needs Schools · Lake Villa, IL
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Focus
Combination Autism Emotional Disability Other Health Impairment Specific Learning Disability
Area
Lake Villa, IL
Description
ISBE-approved nonpublic special-education facility (combination), serving students with autism, emotional disability, other health impairment, specific learning disability. Illinois districts can place and fund students here under Section 14-7.02.
Website
onehopeunited.org

What this special-needs school offers

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One Hope United operates the CARE program at the Ermit L. Finch Campus in Lake Villa, Illinois, which includes a trauma-informed residential treatment program for young men ages 10–18 referred by DCFS, with a therapeutic day school operated by Banner Learning on campus serving both residential youth and community students who may have difficulties learning in traditional school settings.

Leadership
Damon Cates, EdD — President & Chief Executive Officer
Sarah Tunning, LMHC — Executive Vice President, Founding Chief Operating Officer, Hope House United
Bishal Maskey, MBA — Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Elizabeth M. Hopkins, MJ — Vice President, Illinois
Felicia Patterson, MSW, LCSW — Vice President, Programs
Robinique L. Johnson, MS, LCPC — Director of Residential Clinical Services, Northern Region
Populations served
Youth with trauma histories Young men referred by DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services) Youth with difficulties learning in traditional school settings
Setting
Day
Ages
10–18
Services
Therapeutic day school (Banner Learning) Residential treatment Individual counseling Group counseling Mental health services Case management Recreational activities Life skills groups (hygiene, social skills, anger management) Campus job training Youth Council participation Creative arts (painting, woodworking, 3D printing) Physical fitness
Programs
CARE Residential Treatment CARE Therapeutic Day School (Banner Learning)
Founded
1895
Tuition & funding
No client/program fees; DCFS referral-based placement.
Phone
847-245-6500
Highlights
Founded in 1895 as the Chicago Baptist Orphanage; serves over 10,000 children and families annually; Chicago officially declared October 8 as "One Hope United Day" in 2024; GuideStar Platinum rating.
Approach
Trauma-informed care supporting healing and positive decision-making through tailored support and skill-building; evidence-based practices focused on processing trauma and developing coping strategies.
Admissions
DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services) referral required; call for intake appointment; no program fees.

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