1) CTF ILLINOIS provides a monthly newsletter with updates on events, programs, and how the organization is living its core values. 2) Upcoming events include fundraising campaigns, open houses for new homes, and training sessions. New programs launched include VOICE for employment assistance and a new art studio. 3) Staff accomplishments are recognized, including awards and furthering education. Partnerships with other organizations support fundraising and training efforts.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
CTF ILLINOIS is excited to bring you our Monthly Updates via e­
newsletter! Be sure to check your email on the second Monday of
every month for updates on important announcements, upcoming
events, and to see our Core Values in action.
Upcoming Events
11/1 ­ 12/31
Make A Match Campaign
11/15 ­ 11/18
CQL - Personal Outcomes
Measures Training in Tinley
Park
11/17
Olney CILA Open Houses:
North Ave. Home: 4:00PM-
5:30PM
Jonathan Drive Home:
5:30PM-7:00PM
11/29
Giving Tuesday
12/6 ­ 12/9
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Your CHOICE, our goal
On October 6, 2016, the CTF ILLINOIS Tigers, a self­advocate
group in the south suburbs, premiered a video which will be shown
during new­hire orientation in order to demonstrate what
expectations the individuals we serve have for all employees.
The video was developed, written, and acted out by the Tigers.
Special thanks to staff members Jessica Delgado and Nia McElroy
for their help and to Homewood­Flossmoor High School for filming
the video. Actors included: Robert Jones, Rose Murray, Mark
Jennings, Lyle Edmond, Birdell Turner, Mike Tozzi, Crystal Hill, and
Jonathan Barnes.
Mark is ready for the premiere Rose stands with her award
The Painted Turtle, CTF ILLINOIS' new art studio in Tinley Park, had
its Grand Opening on October 26, 2016. The studio was built
based on the interest of the individuals we serve. There are
currently 8 individuals enrolled at the Painted Turtle and we will max
out at 15. At the Painted Turtle, individuals not only learn new skills
and techniques, but have a full storefront now open to the public to
sell their work. The grand opening brought in over $1000 for the
artists and had special guests in attendance, including Senator
Michael Hastings, Tinley Park Mayor David Seaman, and Tinley
Park Chamber of Commerce President Tom McNulty.
12/6 ­ 12/9
CQL - Personal Outcomes
Measures Training
in Charleston
November
Anniversaries
10+ Years
Diana Walker - 27 Yrs
Pamela Hayes - 19 Yrs
Kimberly Thompson - 18 Yrs
6­10 Years
Claudia Coleman - 9 Yrs
Banita Richmond - 8 Yrs
Jesse Blair - 7 Yrs
Wendi Chenault - 6 Yrs
2­5 Years
Georgia Hutton - 5 Yrs
Jennifer Smith - 5 Yrs
Steven Rogers - 4 Yrs
Angie Zerkle - 3 Yrs
Olanrewaju Fanimo - 2 Yrs
Caitlin Johnson - 2 Yrs
Khamyra Lane - 2 Yrs
Brenda Lewis - 2 Yrs
Rochelle McLucas - 2 Yrs
1 Year
Cooper Adams
Sheila Bradburn
Erica Hull
Lisa Justin
Carl Martin
Kirby Mitchell
Melissa Munn
Tiera Nathan
Andrew Pieper
Jamila Polk
Susan Pryde
Marlee Stearns
Lori Sutton

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Local officials, staff, and artists at the Painted Turtle cut the ribbon
for the grand opening
Community members lined up to purchase the artists' work
Optomize resources with
great RESPONSIBILITY and
INTEGRITY
CTF ILLINOIS is utilizing funding from a recent DHS grant to
launch their newest program, Vocational Opportunities for
Integrated and Competitive Employment (VOICE). The VOICE
Program works to connect individuals who wish to work in
community settings with a variety of employment opportunities.
Foster a culture of RESPECT through open
communication and thoughtful actions
The petition to raise the minimum wage for DSPs has received over
345 signatures! Have you joined the fight for higher pay?

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Connect to Respect, a PowerPoint presentation that includes the
new mission statement, vision, and core values for CTF ILLINOIS
has been presented to staff members in all areas of the agency. The
presentation also focuses on neglect and abuse prevention.
A place to LEARN and room to GROW
Congratulations:
Maureen Cesarotti, MA from ACCESS, who earned her
LPC and LCPC Licenses! Congratulations, Maureen!
Rachel Joplin, MA from ACCESS, who earned her LPC
License! Congratulations, Rachel!
Special Thanks:
Indra Cooper, Associate Director, who's had many
responsibilities added since the merge. Thank you for being
so positive and professional through all of these changes!
Danielle Kane, Finance Department, who's been very
helpful assisting employees who have limited Excel skills.
Thank you for being such a patient instructor!

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ENJOY what you do and share
that PASSION with others
Melissa Crew, Supervisor of Crown Point CILA in Sumner, received
the inaugural IARF Community Care Professional Award. Her
passion and commitment to the individuals she serves helped her
secure this coveted award. Congratulations, Melissa, on this much-
deserved recognition and for all you do!
Keela Houston, a Tinley Park DT DSP, has a passion for hair styling
and fashion. Keela has taken it upon herself to style the ladies'
hair prior to their job interviews! One individual, Christine, could
not stop smiling and remarking on how great it felt to have her hair
styled. Christine's new confidence was instrumental in her
successful interview and in securing her a job! Thanks, Keela!
Strive to find ways to CONTINUOUSLY
IMPROVE

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CTF ILLINOIS is proud to announce our shift to CQL Certification.
By making this change, we are challenging ourselves to adhere to
stricter guidelines, but also giving ourselves the opportunity to
greatly improve our services. By the end of December, we will
have four Certified CQL ­ Personal Outcomes Measures (POM)
Trainers who will provide a total of eight training sessions to over
eighty staff members throughout our service area in 2017.
Two new CILA homes have been approved in Olney and individuals
from the eight-bed Crown Point CILA will move into the new four-
bed homes on November 7, 2016! Each individual will have their
own room and have spent time picking out decorations for their
new bedrooms and home. Everyone is excited for this move and we
will have two open houses on November 17, 2016!
Individuals at the Cedar Lane CILA in Crete took a vacation to Lake
Geneva while their home was renovated. They enjoyed a trip to the
Jelly Belly Factory in Kenosha, took a lunch cruise on Lake Geneva,
shopped at Gurnee Mills Mall, visited the Milwaukee Public
Museum, and ate dinner at the famous Safe House Restaurant!

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Improvements to their home included new flooring in the kitchen and
laundry room.
Embrace COLLABORATION to create
extraordinary achievements
CTF is proud to partner with The Coleman Foundation of Chicago
for their #ILGIVE Campaign. On Giving Tuesday (Tuesday,
November 29, 2016), all donations made to CTF will be DOUBLED
by The Coleman Foundation as part of this campaign in addition to
donations already being doubled by Community Services
Foundation! Be sure to invite friends to donate on Giving Tuesday!
Donations can be made by going to www.ilgive.com and searching
for "CTF ILLINOIS" to select as your designation.
The First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association (FCSLA) has
partnered with CTF and ACCESS to host two Christmas parties
this year, where guests are asked to donate to ACCESS
Psychological Services. One already-held party brought an
overwhelming amount of donations, including large amounts of
canned food as well as winter coats, hats, scarves, and gloves. The
next party will be held in December.
Through the Staff Development/Training Department, Sarah Bush
Hospital provided a free presentation on proper Hoyer Lift
Training to the staff at the Advocacy Center in Charleston. In
addition, the trainer gave a follow up letter regarding
recommendations with a specific individual and a packet with
suggestions on proper equipment.

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