Kreider Services is a non-profit charitable organization providing direct care programs to people with developmental disabilities. Celebrating 50 years of service to the Sauk Valley area, Kreider Services serves over 500 individuals and is known throughout the state of Illinois for its quality programs in the areas of Early Intervention, Skill Training, Workshop Production, Community Employment, Community Living, Individual Supports, and Respite services. Kreider Services high standard of client care is approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

During our most recent CARF survey, conducted in May 2006, we received a three year accreditation for all program areas. This latest accreditation continues the series of consecutive three year accreditation awards received since 1977.

The accreditation report lists many agency strengths, including:

• KSI provides excellent support and encouragement to families. Family members and persons served praise the frequency of their communication with the organization and their overall satisfaction with the supports provided.
• The organization has developed innovative and creative approaches to providing a wide array of services to a diverse population of children and adults with disabilities.
  KSI has developed partnerships throughout the community with other organizations, funding sources, businesses, and individuals, which has resulted in excellent relationships and considerable respect in the community.
• KSI has a clear sense of its mission and values and place in the social services system within the community. It is determined to fulfill that mission to the best of its ability, with its focus being on strengthening its services.

This accreditation outcome represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded by the international accrediting commission.

Kreider Services' sister agency, The Arc of Lee County, is a non-profit organization advocating for people with disabilities. Through outreach projects in areas of public relations, education, and governmental affairs, The Arc lobbies for increased opportunities for individuals. The link between Kreider Services and The Arc of Lee County creates a strong partnership for families in the Sauk Valley area. For more information on The Arc go to http://www.thearcofil.org/.