AID Family Council

Are you a parent or guardian of a client currently enrolled in AID programs/services? Consider joining the “AID Family Council” to help guide, advocate, and support the future of the agency.

ATTENTION FAMILY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Did you know AID has a webpage designed to keep families informed and updated on the latest activities and developments at AID Community Day Services and Residential Program.

Visit PAGE: Parent And Guardian Engagement today!

NOTE: This page a requires a password to access.
E-mail AIDFamilyCouncil@AIDcares.org to request the password.

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AID FAMILY COUNCIL 2026 SCHEDULE

Date Time Type Subject Presenter
1/22/26 7pm Advocacy State and Federal Legislative Updates Laura Anderson, Winning Systems
2/26/26 7pm Advisory Topics TBD Lore Baker, AID President & CEO and AID Staff
3/26/26 7pm Education Aging and End-of-Life Care for AID Clients Stephanie Norwood, VP AID of I/DD Services
4/23/26 6pm Support *IN-PERSON* Social Gathering – Aurora
5/28/26 7pm Education Options for Passing on Family Guardianship TBD
6/25/26 7pm Advisory Topics: TBD Lore Baker, AID President & CEO and AID Staff
7/23/26 7pm Education Aging, Self-Care and Resources for Parents/Guardians AgeGuide
8/27/26 6pm Support *IN-PERSON* Picnic – Aurora
9/24/26 7pm Advocacy Arc Advocacy Assessment Meeting The Arc of Illinois
10/22/26 7pm Planning Planning for 2027 Lore Baker, AID President & CEO

Previous Meetings

(Recorded Virtual Meetings)

Home Based Services (7/29/25)

CDS Updates (6/27/25)

State Update on CDS (5/22/25)

Legislative Updates (3/20/25)

Home Based Services (7/26/24)

Arc of Illinois (6/27/24)

State Legislative Update (3/28/24)

Settings Rule Compliance (1/25/24)

Future Planning for Your Loved Ones (9/21/23)

Housing Options (6/22/23)

Future Planning (5/25/23)

Various Topics (3/23/23)

State Advocacy Updates (2/23/23)

Various Topics / Planning for 2023

Accreditation Process (9/22/22)

Partnering with Families (7/28/22)

Various Topics (3/24/22)

State Advocacy Updates (2/24/22)

AID Family Council Meeting (1/27/22)

Housing Options (8/26/21)

Ligas Support (7/22/21)

Legislative Update (6/24/21)

Advocacy Training (5/27/21)

HCBS Settings Rule (3/25/21)