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Little City Foundation
Little City engages and supports individuals, families and communities to ensure that children and adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities can realize their unique potential to live safely, learn continuously, explore creatively and work productively throughout their lifetimes.
Feature Story
Little City Announces First Walk-a-Thon: Miles for Smiles
On Saturday, Oct. 2, Little City Foundation will host its first-ever 5K walk-a-thon to raise awareness and funds for the children and adults it serves. The walk takes place on Little City's 56-acre Palatine campus where a handicap accessible path will be made available.
Walkers are encouraged to create teams, develop their own web pages and collect pledges through the Miles for Smiles web site.
Individuals are also invited to register as a "virtual walker" and collect pledges if they cannot attend. All participants will receive a free t-shirt. Register at www.littlecity.org/miles.
Spotlight
Emily Rawsky, Service Manager - DCFS & DHS, ChildBridge Community Services
“My desire, like the rest of our Little City team, is to find a loving home for each of the children in our specialized foster care and adoption services. I enjoy being a staunch advocate for the children and families we serve, and I love how our team is passionate and works hard to find creative ways to provide good outcomes for our children.”
In her three years at Little City, Emily has worn several hats, beginning as a Child Welfare/Family Development Specialist to her current title of Service Manager of the DCFS and DHS programs in Chicago. Emily especially enjoys building relationships with her staff, community stakeholders, clients and others to educate them about Little City’s mission. Emily has served in social services for 10 years. She received a B.A. in psychology from Michigan State University, and a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from Washington University.