Community Outreach

Parent-to-Parent Autism Support Group

🗓 2nd Thursday of each month • 7:00–8:30 PM

📍21141 Governors Hwy, 3rd Floor, Matteson, IL

A safe, welcoming space for parents and caregivers raising children with autism or developmental differences. Join us each month to connect with others who understand, share experiences, and gain helpful tools for navigating home, school, and community life. Dinner and child care are provided — so you can focus on support, not logistics. Guest speakers and resource sessions are featured throughout the year.

Parents’ Night Out (Supervised Kids’ Social)

🗓 1 Friday of each month • 6:00–8:00 PM

📍Matteson or Oak Forest (RSVP for details)

Take a well-deserved break while your child enjoys an evening of fun, friendship, and skill-building in a structured, supervised environment. Our trained team of ABA professionals and volunteers lead engaging activities that promote social skills, teamwork, and self-confidence — all in a safe, sensory-friendly space.

This program is completely free for families, thanks to community sponsorship and donor support.

My Parents & Me Social Group (Ages 2 – 7)

🗓 1 Saturday of each month • 10:00–11:00 AM

📍 Matteson or Oak Forest (RSVP for details)

A hands-on, play-based group where children and caregivers learn together through guided activities designed by licensed professionals. Families practice communication, sharing, and emotional regulation while connecting with others on a similar journey. Each session includes take-home strategies and materials to encourage learning through play at home.

All programs are offered free of charge by Howard’s Heroes (501c3), in partnership with the Howard Intervention Center. Accommodations are available for families with special needs — please let us know when you RSVP.

🏫 For Schools & Early Learning Programs

We invite collaboration with local schools, preschools, and early learning programs to help connect families with these free community resources.

✅ Include our flyer in your Virtual Backpack or Parent Newsletter
✅ Share information through school websites or social media
✅ Host a Parent Workshop or Family Resource Night in partnership with Howard’s Heroes

All materials are nonprofit, educational, and family-focused.

📞 Contact & RSVP

Howard’s Heroes (501c3)
In partnership with the Howard Intervention Center

📞 (708) 794-6509
✉️ Management@HowardInterventionCenter.org
✉️ HowardsAutismHeroes@gmail.com
🌐 www.HowardsAutismHeroes.org
🌐 www.HowardInterventionCenter.org
📍 Matteson & Oak Forest Locations