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WHO WE ARE

Compassion in Action

 ENHANCING

Quality of Life

Located in Champaign, Illinois, our not-for-profit organization provides compassionate care to those with severe and profound intellectual disabilities through our residential nursing care program, adult day training program and our accredited non-public school.

Quality and excellence are hallmarks of our services. Our school provides year-round educational services with Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) while our Day Training Services focus on active treatment and therapeutic interventions to engage each individual in their environment.

We are licensed as a Medically Complex Facility for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (MC/DD) by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

MISSION

Our mission is to advance the health and well-being of those we serve.

VISION

We aim to be a trusted leader and a beacon of compassion and excellence, providing the best housing and care options for healthier and more vibrant communities.

CORE VALUES

Our core values form the foundation of our commitment to excellence. These principles guide our every action and decision, ensuring that we consistently;

  • prioritize empathy in our interactions,
  • uphold the highest standards of integrity,
  • deliver services of the utmost quality,
  • foster a sense of community, and
  • drive innovation and empowerment in all that we do.

Together, these values shape our organizational culture, reflecting our dedication to creating positive and engaging environments for both our team and the communities we serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Since 1975, Swann Special Care Center has provided loving and compassionate care, learning programs and high-quality living opportunities. Our programs and services are designed to meet the needs of children and adults with medically complex and intellectual developmental disabilities, empowering them to achieve their fullest potential and highest quality of life.

Swann Center has approximately 140 full- and part-time staff members that include direct support professionals, medical professionals, educators and administrative personnel.

Swann Center serves more than 100 children and adults in our residential program coming from all over the state of Illinois.

Yes! We offer regular tours for individuals and groups where you can see firsthand the miracles that happen every day at Swann Center. Please call us at 217-356-5164 to schedule.

Family visits are not only permitted, they’re encouraged. Most of our residents have families that visit often. In cases where distance makes travel cumbersome, we offer virtual visits.

In addition to your prayers, we need your financial support and the gift of your time and talents. We can also provide you with a Wish List of specific resident needs.

If you are interested in becoming a Swann Center volunteer, please contact Kimberly Halberstadt, Executive Director at 217-356-5164. She will be happy to start the process with you, beginning with a visit and tour, followed by getting you an application. Based on your interests and talents, we feel sure we can find the perfect volunteer job for you.

For more than 25 years I worked as an art teacher. Now I enjoy volunteering to work with the Swann children, many of whom remind me of my sister who had cerebral palsy. I love getting a smile when I walk into their classrooms. Each child makes me think of how and what tools I can use to help them have an art experience. It is a personal signature of their own. And it’s fun. They can see the marks they make, choose colors, and learn art concepts by doing. The teachers are amazing and helpful. I find my better angels volunteering here at Swann School.
Art Volunteer