Our Partners

The goal of the Happy Joe’s Kids Foundation is to make a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs. The Foundation works with some great organizations that help those with special needs – whether those needs might be developmental, income-related or education-based.  Please visit our partners’ websites below to learn more about the great work they do on a daily basis.

CTC logoChildren’s Therapy Center of the Quad Cities The Children’s Therapy Center offers medical rehabilitation therapy services to children with developmental disabilities and developmental delays.

 

 

 

HandinHand logoHand In Hand was created by local Quad City parents to serve children and young adults with special needs. In addition we support the families of these children so that they can be successful at work and at home. Today Hand In Hand offers summer camps, childcare, a bowling league, overnights and even a Girl Scout Troop among its many program choices.

 

HDC logo335Handicapped Development Center supports people with disabilities in their homes.  Whether they decide to live with their family, in their own apartment, in one of HDC’s group homes, or at HDC residential center, they are given assistance and support to learn the skills they need to be as independent as possible.

The Arc of the QuaARC quad-logo-fulld Cities Area promotes living and working in partnership with the community to support individuals with developmental and other disabilities, through a variety of support services.

 

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Shriners Hospitals for Children-Chicago A Shrine temple (chapter) in your area may be able to assist you with transportation to our hospital. To arrange transportation, please contact the front desk at 773-622-5400 and ask for one of our transportation coordinators.

 

KofC logo The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic faith based service organization.  The Knights are based on 4 core principles: Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.  Knights support parishes, priests, vocations, family, God’s people, and life. Thank you to the Holy Family K of C and to Our Lady of Lourdes K of C for your support through their Tootsie Roll drives.

 

If you support an organization that you think might benefit from an association with the Happy Joe’s Kids Foundation, let us know by making a Support Request through this websit

Hand in Hand

Hand In Hand was created by local Quad City parents to serve children and young adults with special needs. In addition we support the families of these children so that they can be successful at work and at home. Today Hand In Hand offers summer camps, childcare, a bowling league, overnights and even a Girl Scout Troop among its many program choices.
In addition, information about community resources is also available to parents regarding various disability issues. Learn More

Handicapped Development Center

The Handicapped Development Center supports those people with disabilities at work, at home, and in the community.

At HDC’s workshop, people learn work skills and are provided with a place where they can experience the dignity of doing real work and the pride of earning a paycheck. They can also receive the support they need to find and maintain a job in the community.
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Helping Kids with Special Needs Across America

Happy Joe’s Kids Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded by Happy Joe Whitty and his family to help meet the needs of special needs kids wherever they may be.

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Children’s Therapy Center of the Quad Cities

The Children’s Therapy Center offers medical rehabilitation therapy services to children with developmental disabilities and developmental delays.

Over the years, thousands of individuals and their families have benefited from our services – regardless of their ability to pay for the services. Now, with a focus on young children, the Children’s Therapy Center is a major service provider for children and families throughout Western Illinois and Southeastern Iowa. Learn More