Health/Disability Related Support Groups | BOUNCE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION - Bounce Family Membership
Offers various services to meet the social and emotional needs of children with chronic illnesses and their families. Bounce Bash: - Outings designed for children with medical needs, as well as their healthy siblings and parents. Activities include crafts, games, sports, and snacks. Also offers activities online via Zoom due to COVID-19. Bounce it Forward: - Offers donated tickets for a certain number of families to attend theater/musical event and sports game. Also offers online Meet & Greets with people including athletes, authors, and characters due to COVID-19. Bounce Back Kits: - Offers themed family care packages that are distributed during certain holidays or in times of need. Bounce Academy: - Offers educational programming for parents/guardians on vital coping skills. Classes are provided virtually and in-person. Topics include: 1. Special Needs Financial & Estate Planning 2. Educational Rights, Responsibilities & Reasonable Requests 3. Parenting the Other Child: Providing Support to Siblings of Chronically Ill Children Bounce Net: - Offers a 24/7 private online support community
Date of Last Formal Update
05/31/2024
Data provided by
Lake County 211
Physical Address
255 Birchwood Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
Hours
Service Hours Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Application process
Call or email for an appointment. Visit website for application. Documents Required - None
Eligibility
Open to families with a child up to the age of 18 with a chronic illness who live in the Chicagoland area
Languages
None
Agency info
BOUNCE CHILDRENS FOUNDATION
Organization that provides services and support for chronically ill children.