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Key Services

The Hope Center for Residential Services

Judith Ann Jordan Residential Program

Depending on individual needs, students may live in on-campus dormitories if they require special interventions, or in family-style homes within the Springfield community, which provide the least-restrictive learning environment. The JAJ Residential Program provides 24-hour “active treatment,” and coordinates individualized educational, medical and support services.

Community Reintegration Program (CRP)

CRP is a family-focused system of care designed to address both the developmental and behavioral / emotional needs of children who have a diagnosis of a developmental disability and a comorbid psychiatric or emotional disorder. Services address the child’s needs at home and school and, as necessary, may include:

  • short-term residential care and treatment.
  • educational services at The Hope School.
  • consultation to the child’s local/community school.
  • coordination with other community service providers such as health care, counseling, psychiatry, social services, etc.
long-term family and community support during all phases of treatment, including substantial long-term case management services in the family’s home community.

The Hope School Therapeutic Learning Center

The Hope School Therapeutic Learning Center offers a full array of educational services and supports to current residents and day students at its campus school, The Hope School Therapeutic Learning Center, a 40,000-square-feet, state-of-the-art facility that opened in 2003. (Based on a variety of factors, some Hope residents also may attend area public schools.)

Education Program for Children with Developmental Disabilities

All students have an Individualized Education Plan, which includes goals such as self-help skills and daily living activities. A strong emphasis is placed on the development of communication skills. In addition to using pictures and sign languages, language activities include the use of specially designed Augmentative / Alternative Communication equipment, Adapted Computer Access or other assistive technology equipment.

Intensive Education Program for Children with Developmental Disabilities

Some children with developmental disabilities have complex needs requiring one-on-one Individual Instruction Attendants. This program expands upon the general education program by providing individually tailored intensive educational services through assistants who take direction from the classroom teachers.

Lakeshore School Program for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbance

Started in 2004, Lakeshore is a cooperative program developed between Springfield Public School District 186 and The Hope Institute. The purpose is to provide an integrated model of mental health service and education delivery to elementary students who are experiencing significant behavioral or emotional difficulties that are prohibiting learning in less restrictive special education classrooms in District 186. Lakeshore also facilitates training of mental health practitioners and research efforts leading to more effective interventions for students.

Vocational Program

Through Hope’s vocational program, youth gain the tools and skills necessary to reach their maximum potential as they prepare for adult living. Job coaches work one-on-one with students at on-campus jobs or in off-campus community work sites. The program seeks to ensure the development of social, community interaction and safety skills, as well as other areas deemed necessary to enable the youth to be functional members of society. Hope’s partnerships with a variety of businesses provide true employment as well as vocational skills development opportunities.

Hope Health and Wellness Center

Through a partnership between Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and The Hope Health and Wellness Center, a team of physicians, including pediatricians, psychiatrists and a variety of other specialists, provide comprehensive health services. Doctors are on site several days a week to address preventive care and are available 24 hours a day in urgent care situations. Occupational, physical and speech therapy services, as well as behavioral health services, are also key components in helping the children and youth develop to their full potential.

The Autism Program (TAP)

The Hope School was directed by the Illinois General Assembly in 2002 to create TAP in response to the need for training, consultation and services for the state's growing number of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Designed to create and enhance community networks that promote best practice in the diagnosis, treatment and education of children with ASD, The Autism Program provides diagnostics, parent training and consulting services as part of the larger systems development venue.

TAP’s research and evaluation division participates in and funds research initiatives that will have a direct impact on children, families and the system of care. Its three sites are comprised of academic/community partners that include: