CHILDREN'S HOME | WALTER LAWSON CHILDREN'S HOME

Residence for non-ambulatory children who are severely and profoundly handicapped.

Provides developmental programs that serve each child's special needs.

Comprehensive nursing and education programs stimulate learning, growth, and self-help skills in addition to providing innovated care for complex medical needs and profound disabilities.

Date of Last Formal Update

05/02/2025

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Physical Address

1820 Walter Lawson Drive, Loves Park, IL 61111

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4 pm; Tue 8 am - 4 pm; Wed 8 am - 4 pm; Thu 8 am - 4 pm; Fri 8 am - 4 pm;

Application process

Call or visit website for further information about admission, fees, and services

Fee

Fees vary; Residents of the home are eligible for various state and federal aid programs that defray the costs of care

Required documents

Varies by service

Eligibility

Eligibility is based on each child's developmental level and the home's capacity to meet the child's needs appropriately; Following admission, educational placement is determined by a team of school professionals and the parents to appropriately meet the needs of the child

Languages

English

Service area

Boone County, Illinois Winnebago County, Illinois Stephenson County, Illinois Dekalb County, Illinois Ogle County, Illinois Carroll County, Illinois

Agency info

WALTER LAWSON CHILDREN'S HOME

Operates a residence for non-ambulatory children who are severely and profoundly handicapped, and provides developmental programs that serve each child's special needs.