Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) - Lutheran Social Services of Illinois - Palmer Square Group Home
3120 West Palmer Square, Chicago, IL 60647
Eligibility
Must be 18 years of age. Must have a diagnosis of Autism. Must agree to participate in a CILA program. Free of medical conditions that would require long-term nursing care or extraordinary medical care. No known sex offenders. May have mild behavior problems, but not to the point that they pose a danger to themselves or others. Shall be eligible to participate in a school or vocational program.
Hours
Tue 9am
Wed 9am
Thu 9am
Fri 9am
Sat 9am
Sun 9am
24/7 hours facility. Office hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm
Interpretation services
English
Application process
For more information on current capacity and to join the List of Interest, please call central intake at (833) 610-5774. Individuals must have an active Home/Community-based/CILA Waiver in Illinois to qualify for services. For information on how to apply for a waiver, please call the Developmental Disabilities Helpline: (888)-337-5267. Most referrals come from the ISC- Independent Service Coordination Agencies.
Fees
Insurance
Service area
IL
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) offers several CILA homes for adults aged 18+ with intellectual/developmental disabilities throughout the state. Their goal is to help residents achieve maximum growth and independence in a caring and supportive community setting. LSSI provides residents with structure and supervision, helping them increase self-sufficiency, build independent living skills, develop and maintain relationships, and use community resources.
Date of Last Formal Update
01/29/2026
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Providing organization
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is one of the largest statewide social service providers. LSSI serves over 42,000 people annually, providing critical programs for Illinois residents each year, including foster care, mental health services, alcohol and drug treatment, affordable senior housing, residential programs for people with developmental disabilities, home care for seniors, and services that help families who have been impacted by the criminal justice system.