Riverside Foundation is a not-for-profit, community-based organization serving adults with moderate-to-severe intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Since 1976, we have provided home and support services to more than 500 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at our wooded campus, which is situated along the picturesque banks of the Des Plaines River, in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Our residents are given the opportunity to develop skills and assume responsibilities for real-life work through our Riverside Work and Activity Center (RWA) in nearby Vernon Hills.

In late 2014, we expanded our services to include off-campus small group homes or CILAs (Community Integrated Living Arrangement) for campus residents choosing to take on the challenges of more independence living. Our residents will have the opportunity to live and work in their community with staff support as needed. Others will be able to pursue this option as we continue to expand.

Our professional, compassionate staff drives the success of our services. They demonstrate their passion and dedication on a daily basis as they assist, counsel, teach, support and ensure a safe, secure and home like environment.

Campus

Riverside Foundation’s campus and residential facility serves nearly 100 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Over half of our residents have been here at least 20 years!

Community Home

Group homes let residents live independently with assistance in a supportive, cooperative environment, while providing neighborhood living and a sense of community.

Work & Activity Center

Our Work & Activity Center provides our residents with the opportunity to develop skills and assume responsibilities for real-life work in an environment that emphasizes individual goals and choices.