Shore Community Services, Inc Information

Shore's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities through educational, residential, vocational and other related programs provided with community integrated supports and services. In the late 1940s, Lois and Thomas Lloyd looked but could not find the supports and resources for their daughter Patricia fondly known as Patty. As a school teacher, Mrs. Lloyd believed that Patty, and other children with special needs, deserved the very best education possible. By collaborating with other families in Evanston and neighboring communities, a school program was started in the basement of the Lloyds home. Rapid growth necessitated the need for larger accommodations. This was accomplished by aligning the organization with local churches and area businesses. In 1951, they founded Shore Community Services. In 1953, Shore was selected as one of six schools to participate in a statewide research project to determine if children with intellectual and other developmental disabilities could benefit from public education. The school’s success led to its incorporation in 1954, when it became part of Evanston-Skokie School District 65. As the progressive idea of inclusion moved to the forefront, and institutionalized care diminished, Shore continued to grow and develop more diversified programs. Over seven decades later, Shore now provides a comprehensive array of services to nearly 400 individuals annually with our programs in Evanston, Skokie and Morton Grove, which includes: • Small group homes • Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs) • Supported Living Arrangements (SLA) • Vocational Training & Employment Services • Life in Motion – Your Choice Program • True North – Exploration and Employment Path Service CARF accredited for nearly 50 years and we have the highest donor rating from GuideStar for transparency and best practices in operations with a Platinum Level Approval.