Walter Lawson Children's Home is a residential facility in Loves Park, IL, specializing in care for children with profound disabilities.
Walter Lawson Children's Home provides a specialized residential and educational environment for nonambulatory children with severe and profound disabilities. The facility is designed to offer a warm, homelike atmosphere where skilled staff act as an extended family, ensuring that every child receives the personalized care, concern, and attention necessary to thrive.
The home offers comprehensive nursing and education programs specifically tailored to meet complex medical needs and profound disabilities. Their developmental programs focus on stimulating learning, growth, and the mastery of self-help skills. By prioritizing both medical stability and developmental progress, the staff works to help each child realize their fullest potential and enjoy a meaningful, active life.
Serving students from Kindergarten through 12th grade, this nonsectarian facility emphasizes social relations and daily living skills within a nurturing, colorful environment. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis, providing flexibility for families seeking intensive, specialized care and education for their children.
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Total Students | 28 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-12 |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 42 |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | cdn.prod.website-files.com/66e3287819eba9e26db8dea4/66f57e88cfc7468c09f1e13a_WLC-Sample-Activities-Calendar.pdf |