​Who We Are

​SRRC is a premier provider of developmental, speech and occupational therapy services for children
SRRC is a child care center and pre-school for children with and without special needs
SRRC is a non-profit organization that strives to help all children live, learn and play to their maximum ability

History

​Starved Rock Regional Center for Therapy and Child Development (SRRC) has been providing services in the area since 1947.  That is when “LaSalle County Chapter for Crippled Children” was begun by Streator business leader Henry M. Light.  The agency eventually changed its name to Easter Seals of LaSalle & Bureau Counties and then in 2015 to Starved Rock Regional Center for Therapy and Child Development.  We continue to provide quality services to LaSalle and Bureau counties.

​Mission

Starved Rock Regional Center provides quality services to children with, and without, special needs and their families so that they have equal opportunity to live, learn, and play in their community.

​Get Involved

​We are a non-for-profit and continually work hard to improve the lives of so many people.

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​​Transfer Securities to SRRC

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​​Workplace and Employee Giving​

Simply sign up for your employer's workplace giving campaign and use automatic payroll deduction to make your donation to SRRC.

​​Gift Planning

Meet your financial, tax, or estate planning objectives while providing critical support to children and adults with disabilities.

​Volunteer your time or talent

We have many opportunities for volunteers including rocking babies, reading to children, helping at an event, selling raffle tickets, performing music, dance or drama, assembling mailers, lawn clean-up and gardening, serving on committees or our Board of Directors, painting, cleaning building repairs and more.

​If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Tracy Beattie at 815-434-0857 or tracyb@starvedrockcenter.org.

​Our Events

​We are always busy at SRRC. Below are some of the events we organize throughout the year. If you have a fundraising idea contact us today!

Black & White Ball
The 14th Annual Black & White Ball is scheduled for February 25th, 2023 at The Auditorium Ballroom in LaSalle. 

This popular annual event includes appetizers, dinner, dancing, raffles, complimentary martinis during cocktail hour, beautiful floral arrangements by Blthye Flowers, live music featuring Casey McGrath Fiddlerock and Ryan Wotherspoon singer and pianist, photos by Annette Barr, live auction by Matthew Bullock Auctioneers and the introduction of the 2023 Ambassador family.

Don't delay, purchase individual tickets, a group table or sponsorship for your business.

Purchase tickets and sponsorships here

Celebration
The Annual Celebration and Car Show for the Kids Presented by The Auto Inspector is held the first Sunday in June at Skydive Chicago, 3215 E 1969th Rd in Ottawa.

Admission is $5 per carload and the event includes live music, food, beer, 50/50 raffle, children’s activities and inflatables, games, skydiving and a Car Show for the Kids Presented by The Auto Inspector.  The event draws in thousands of guests to enjoy the day.

Follow our Facebook page for details on the 2023 date and more!

Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat is back for year three!  Scheduled for Saturday, October 15th at the 4-H Fairgrounds, this family friendly night will have something for everyone.  Games, hayrides, food, haunted house and of course...Trunks and Treats!

Sensory hour will be available from 3-4 for our special kiddos who need a little less stimulation with fewer crowds and less noise.

Grounds open to the public at 4 and the event runs until 8pm.

Tickets will be $25 per car for pre-purchase or $30 per car at the gate. ​

Tickets Available Here