What started in 1955 as a parent’s response to the unmet educational requirements of their children with special needs, Clear ... brook is now a leader in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities. Clearbrook is committed to creating innovative opportunities, services and supports for people with. Each year, we serve over 8,000 children and adults—as well as their families— in over 160 communities throughout northern Illinois. Clearbrook provides personalized children’s, adult day, employment, residential and clinical services at more than 60 locations throughout the Chicago area and is the largest provider of home-based services in the state of Illinois. Employing more than 900 people, we’re proud to report that 92 percent of every dollar raised goes directly into programs and services. For more information, please visit www.clearbrook.org. read more