Recent Accomplishments
• 2007 - SouthSTAR opened a state of the art computer lab for individuals in the program to increase their vocational, personal, social and community living skills.
• 2007 - SouthSTAR began serving children through the Home Based Support program.
• 2006 - Became an AmeriCorp site. Also became a member of Illinois Voices, a self advocacy group for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• 2006 - SouthSTAR Services is accredited by The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission (CARF) in vocational, personal, social and community living through September 2009.
• 2005 - SouthSTAR Services opened its fourth house in December of 2005. Hamlin House is located in Park Forest and is home to six of SouthSTAR's male individuals with developmental disabilities. The house, was purchased, in part, with CDBG funds.
• 2004 - SouthSTAR Services is accredited by The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission (CARF) in vocational, personal, social and community living through September 2006.
• 2003 - Increased number of individuals served, benefiting from social integrating experiences, securing jobs, volunteering, attending college along with other opportunities.
• 2002 - Training Center located at 1021 West End Avenue opened, expanding services to seniors and others with severe disabilities.
• 2000 - SouthSTAR Services celebrated fifty years of services to persons with developmental disabilities. Four CILA homes serve 21 individuals.
