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Little Friends-Krejci-Intensive

Special-Needs Schools · Warrenville, IL
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Focus
Day School Autism Developmental Delay Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Multiple Disabilities Other Health Impairment Specific Learning Disability
Area
Warrenville, IL
Description
ISBE-approved nonpublic special-education facility (day school), serving students with autism, developmental delay, emotional disability, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, other health impairment. Illinois districts can place and fund students here under Section 14-7.02.
Website
littlefriendsinc.org

What this special-needs school offers

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Little Friends, Inc. is a nonprofit provider of educational, therapeutic, and community support services for children, adults, and families living with autism, intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Founded in 1965, the organization serves approximately 2,500 people annually across multiple programs and school districts in Illinois.

Leadership
Mike Briggs — President & CEO
Nicole Fox — Chief Operating Officer
Mary Taylor — Chief Financial Officer / Vice President of Finance
Liz Johnson — Vice President, Human Resources
Jason Altenbern — Chief Development Officer
Lori Deichstetter — Vice President, Educational Services
Jenna Ryan — Clinical Director, Center for Autism
Ellen Smith — Vice President, Residential Services
Cassidy Kaput — Director, Employment Services
Josh Johanson — Director, Adult Day Services
Beth Praetz — Director, Performance and Quality Improvement
Ray McGury — Director, Facilities
Leah Rippe — Director, Marketing & Communications
Staff
Rebeca Kitchen — Manager, IT Services
Thomas Connors — Board Chairman
Ray Kinney — Board Vice Chairman
Kevin Kobe — Board Treasurer
Matt Johanson — Board Secretary
Populations served
Autism spectrum disorder Intellectual disabilities Developmental disabilities Physical disabilities
Setting
Day
Ages
Children through adults
On-site therapies
ABA Therapy Speech Therapy Occupational Therapy Toilet Training
Services
Educational Services Community Day Services Employment Services Residential Services Family Respite Services Wellness Center Family Support Network Family Care Team Inklude Studio Fun Club
Programs
Krejci Academy Mansion High School Center for Autism Community Day Services Employment Services Inklude Studio Family Respite Services Residential Services Wellness Center Fun Club Family Support Network
Founded
1965
Accreditations & approvals
CQL (Council on Quality and Leadership) Candid (formerly Guidestar) Charity Navigator
Phone
630.355.6533
Highlights
Serves approximately 2,500 people annually; reaches over 50 school districts in Illinois; celebrating 60th anniversary in 2025; recently merged with IILC to expand adult residential services.

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  • On-site therapies (OT/PT/speech/behavioral)
  • Day vs. residential
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