The Center for Independent Futures helps adults with disabilities and their families plan, support, and sustain new ways of living in their community through innovative practices, partnerships, models, and processes. Based in Evanston, it grew out of the shared personal experiences of the founders and is based on the belief that everyone has the right and capability to contribute to society with the supports they need to be able to pursue a complete, satisfying life. We are supported in our work by a dedicated network of family partners, professional advisors, CIF Board of Directors, and other volunteers. And, as we’ve grown, our innovative work has been featured in Chicago-area media.

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