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Onarga Academy-Transitional

Special-Needs Schools · Onarga, IL
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Focus
Residential Facility Autism Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Other Health Impairment Specific Learning Disability Traumatic Brain Injury
Area
Onarga, IL
Description
ISBE-approved nonpublic special-education facility (residential facility), serving students with autism, emotional disability, intellectual disability, other health impairment, specific learning disability, traumatic brain injury. Illinois districts can place and fund students here under Section 14-7.02.
Website
nexus-yfs.org

What this special-needs school offers

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Nexus Family Healing is a nonprofit organization that helps youth and families heal from trauma and complex mental health challenges through residential treatment, foster care and adoption services, community mental health, and crisis stabilization programs across five states. Their stated mission is "Restoring Hope. Reshaping Futures." through partnerships with families, professionals, and communities.

Leadership
Dr. Michelle K. Murray — CEO and President
Jennifer McIntosh — Chief Human Resources Officer
Paula Minske — Chief Clinical Officer
Margaret Vimont — Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Ken Varble — Chief Financial Officer
Jen Van Zandt — Chief Administrative Officer
Jeanne Sheehan — Foundation Board Chair
Joelene Evenson — Vice President of Philanthropy
Staff
Lisa Bjergaard — Board Chairperson
Marcia Ballinger — Board Vice Chairperson
Scott Lynch — Board Secretary
Populations served
Children and youth Families Foster and adoptive youth and families Youth with trauma Youth with complex mental health challenges
Setting
Combination
Services
Residential treatment Foster care and adoption support Community mental health Crisis and stabilization services
Programs
Community Mental Health Crisis and Stabilization Foster Care and Adoption Residential Treatment
Phone
763-551-8640
Highlights
50+ years operating; 4,000+ clients served annually; 1,011 foster and adoptive youth and families supported; 1,429 crisis and stabilization clients
Approach
Founded on 10 Service Delivery Practice Principles emphasizing consistent, high-quality care across all locations.

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What to look for in a special-needs school

  • Population served (autism, emotional/behavioral, learning differences) and the age/grade range
  • Whether it's an ISBE-approved nonpublic facility — districts can place and fund students there
  • On-site therapies (OT/PT/speech/behavioral)
  • Day vs. residential
  • How transitions back to public school work

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