Rising Lights Project- St Charles, IL + Beyond
- ndfamilyguide
- Nov 8
- 2 min read
Walking into @risinglightsproject felt like walking into a hug. The bright and beautiful interior, kind and welcoming staff and their heart for the community of full display. (Not to mention the smell of freshly baked monkey bread in the air).
Rising Lights Project is a vibrant community hub in Saint Charles dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their day programming supports adults in building skills, independence, and connection through engaging activities and community involvement. The space features a sensory room, full kitchen, recreation area, and several beautiful rooms for group programming, art, and social gatherings. In addition to day programs, Rising Lights offers events for youth with disabilities, caregiver meetups, and retreats that foster inclusion, joy, and support for both participants and their families.
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Directory Information:
Name of Organization
Rising Lights Project
Website:
Location- City and County
St Charles - Kane
Address
2015 Dean St
Saint Charles, IL, 60174
Do you offer virtual services?
No current virtual services
Point of Contact for Coordination of Services/ Questions
Jaimie Valentini
E-mail for Coordination/Questions
Phone Number
General Hours of Operation:
Mondays 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesdays 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursdays 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Fridays 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
What services do you provide? (May include overview or a breakdown of individual services)
Adult day program, adult and teen social clubs, play dates for kids, community events, parent and caregiver support
What population(s) do you serve? (Please include age ranges, diagnoses you have experiences and training to work with, specializations etc).
Young children to adults
If you are providing a professional service, what are your qualifications (degrees, trainings, licenses, certifications etc.)
We have several Special Education Teachers and a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
What makes your practice/services neuroaffirming?
Rising Lights Project recognizes that neurological differences — including autism, ADHD, and other forms of neurodivergence — are natural variations of the human experience. Our programs aren’t about “fixing” or “normalizing” anyone; they’re about understanding, celebrating, and supporting individuals exactly as they are.
Is your service/organization run by neurodivergent individuals, or does it employ neurodivergent individuals?
Employs
Does your practice/organization take insurance?
Self Pay
Are you accepting new clients/participants?
Yes for some services
Social Media Handle
@risinglightsproject
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