Center for Independent Futures

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Center for Independent Futures Center for Independent Futures is a nonprofit that supports individuals with disabilities.

What We Do:

Person-Centered Coaching and Education- Through coaching and experiential learning, work alongside individuals with disabilities using a straightforward, person-centered approach to support them in living full and independent lives. Community-Based Supported Housing- Address one of the most important and least satisfied needs of people with disabilities: affordable, safe, and inclusive housing in their community, near family, loved ones, and friends, with access to transportation, jobs, shopping, services, and entertainment. Inclusive Community Building- Encourage people with different gifts and talents to band together, reach out for mutual support, form communities, and create the conditions for all to thrive.

10/14/2026

We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive in adulthood by building connections and finding a sense of belonging in a supportive community after high school! ❤️

Last Sunday was The Chicago Marathon!!!! 🏃‍♀️ We had such an amazing team of runners who surpassed their fundraising goa...
10/13/2026

Last Sunday was The Chicago Marathon!!!! 🏃‍♀️

We had such an amazing team of runners who surpassed their fundraising goals and raised a record amount for CIF!!!! We couldn’t be more grateful for this amazing team of people!!!!!!

PLUS, they just ran a marathon, how cool is that?!

Josh is a huge fan of SPARK and he loves to ensure that the gala is equipped with balloons! He worked with his Life Skil...
10/09/2026

Josh is a huge fan of SPARK and he loves to ensure that the gala is equipped with balloons! He worked with his Life Skills Coach to budget and plan the balloon delivery, and it was all a giant success!

The balloons set the tone for fun-filled evening! 🎈

10/08/2026
Thank you to everyone who came to The SPARK Gala and supported us!!! It was an incredible evening supporting our partici...
10/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to The SPARK Gala and supported us!!! It was an incredible evening supporting our participants, and we owe it all to YOU!!!! ❤️

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!!! Start your engines because tonight is the SPARK Gala! 🎇We can’t wait to see you dressed your bes...
10/03/2026

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!!! Start your engines because tonight is the SPARK Gala! 🎇

We can’t wait to see you dressed your best, among some of the best people, attending THE BEST NIGHT EVER!!!!

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! To kick off the month, we’re highlighting Daniel, who recentl...
10/01/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! To kick off the month, we’re highlighting Daniel, who recently landed a new job! 🥳

With support from his Life Skills Coach, Daniel worked on job searching, filling out applications, and using My Full Life™ courses to help him gain the skills he needed to identify jobs he’s interested in and show up confidently in his interview!

Getting a job offer is always exciting, and we’re so happy to celebrate this important milestone with Daniel! 🎉

Address

1015 Davis Street
Evanston, IL
60201

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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