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Allendale’s Community Support Services Program (CSSP) Continues Making an Impact
Since its launch in January 2022, Allendale’s Community Support Services Program (CSSP) has been a beacon of hope for youth and families navigating the challenges of mental and behavioral health.…
Allendale Women’s Board Brings Aspen Magic to Lake Forest
This February, the Allendale Women’s Board turned up the heat and brought the glitz of the Colorado Rockies to Lake Forest with their inaugural Après Ski | Aspen event—and what…
A Path to Healing: Announcing Allendale’s New Healing Labyrinth
We are thrilled to announce the opening of Allendale’s new Healing Labyrinth—a serene and transformative space designed to foster healing, reflection, and personal growth for our students and staff. This…
Recent Posts
How to know when kids could use a therapist’s help
It’s been a long couple of months. In many families, parents and kids have spent far more time together than before. Emotions are running high, patience is wearing thin —…
Allendale, community find a way to give residents a happy Easter
Although its day school and counseling center are closed, in accordance with Illinois’ shutdown, nearly 99 kids continue to call the Allendale campus home. Thanks to the staff, community and…
Allendale’s Repurposed Wood Vocational Program
Allendale Woodshop Instructor, Rob Serdar, and his students were excited to partner with Jeff Clark, of Old School Timber Works in Libertyville, to transform several fallen white oak trees from our…
Allendale Offers A Residential Program for Children with Autism
This fall, Allendale contracted with the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services to open a residential program for young children with Autism on our Lake Villa campus! Read the…
Allendale Receives High Praise from Advanc-ED Accreditation
Allendale School’s Advanc-ED External Review concluded last week, utilizing over 30 standards that are tailored for all education providers across the country. The team examined our school’s programs, cultural context,…
Allendale’s embroidery, screen-printing program has local impact!
Read more about how Allendale’s Embroidery & Silk Screening vocational program is making a local impact! “I think it’s great that they are providing an opportunity for kids to learn…
Bears’ Chairman George H. McCaskey Kicks Off Summer Olympics!
Following a popular 12-year tradition, Allendale Association recently held its campus-wide Summer Olympics for its young residents. Adding to the excitement, Chicago Bears’ Chairman George H. McCaskey officiated at opening day festivities, another…
“Transforming Kids’ Lives, One Square Foot at a Time!”
When community members come together to improve kids’ lives, amazing things can happen. Such was the case recently when volunteers from several local not-for-profits-spearheaded by Fill A Heart 4 Kids,…
“Allendale LINC Students Find Their Rhythm!”
A group of students from Allendale’s LINC School in Woodstock take part in steelpan drum instruction at Potts & Pans Inc. The program has demonstrated a number of benefits for…