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Elim Christian Services (Elim Christian School)

Special-Needs Schools · Crestwood, IL
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Focus
intellectual disabilities physical disabilities autism ages 3-22
Area
Crestwood, IL
Description
A private special-education school serving students ages 3-22 with intellectual and/or physical disabilities, including a dedicated autism pathways program.
Website
elimcs.org

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Elim Christian Services operates a special education school approved by the Illinois State Board of Education, serving students ages 3–22 with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder across two Illinois campuses. The organization is a Christ-centered nonprofit founded in 1952, offering individualized academic, therapeutic, and transition programming.

Leadership
Dr. Bill Lodewyk — President
Dr. Vanesa Scott-Thompson — Vice President of Program and People
Mr. Robert Hooker — Vice President of Finance and Operations
Mr. Brian Page — Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Irene Yuska — Director of School
Bradley Johnson — Director of Adult Services
Dennis Harms — Associate Vice President of Philanthropy
Stacey De Groot — Director of Human Resources
Populations served
Students with developmental disabilities Students with autism spectrum disorder Students with intellectual and/or physical disabilities
Setting
Day
Ages
3–22
Grades
Preschool through age 22
On-site therapies
Speech therapy Occupational therapy Behavioral support (ABA) Social work services Recreational therapy
Services
Special education Vocational services Transition services Sensory integration support Communication support Independent living skills
Programs
Bridges Program (ages 3–22) – academic, communicative, and functional skills Pathways Program (ages 5–22) – ABA, Structured Teaching, sensory integration for students with ASD Crossroads Transition Program (ages 18–22) – vocational, communication, and independent living preparation
Founded
1952
Accreditations & approvals
Illinois State Board of Education approved
Phone
(708) 389-0555
Highlights
Founded in 1952; over 400 staff members; two campuses in Illinois (Crestwood and Orland Park); 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 36-2276614); named a benevolent cause of the Christian Reformed Church in North America.
Approach
Develops "academic, communicative, and functional skills in preparation for meaningful and independent living" through collaborative, individualized, person-centered approaches rooted in a Christ-centered mission.

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