This unique annual event strives to bring families together from all over Chicagoland at an event specifically designed to recognize their child's achievements over the past year--whatever they may be!
There are many ways to get involved, either as a clinic or as a community sponsor, and the different sponsorship opportunities are listed below. We encourage you to browse the options below and then sign up, since some of these options are based on availability.
Based on parent feedback, we are redesigning some aspects of our annual event, specifically the floorplan. The first big change will include creating more of a "festival feel," rather than a traditional procession, as in years past. This will allow families to move at their own pace and visit only those booths that are the most meaningful for them. All sponsor resources will be included in families' take-home bags, and so the purpose of the indoor Graduation Stations will be to primarily cheer on the graduates as their accomplishments are announced and engage families in family-fun activities. Therefore, the number of indoor stations will be limited to 20.
Although the new layout will limit some of the space indoors, we have a large outdoor cul-du-sac in the parking lot that we plan to use in new ways. There will be options to host a Graduation Station outdoors, as well as an accessible drive-thru option for graduates who may not be able to tolerate navigating the indoor experience.
Sponsors allow families to participate in this special celebration at NO COST. Families submit their child's achievements when they register, so when they arrive, each graduate will be welcomed with a public acknowlewdgement, a personalized medal, and a cheering squad. They will pose for a professional graduation photo, participate in the indoor family-fun festival, and then proceed outside for more activity booths. These Graduation Stations provide relevant resources for adults and games/prizes for kids, with both high and low energy experiences.
Registration is open now!Our graduates don't always achieve milestones at the expected ages and their accomplishments are not always comparable to those of children who are not in therapy. Parents report that they most enjoy seeing their child shine with pride when showered with individual attention and encouragement from their community. We are looking forward to collaborating with you in celebrating the children and families at C.I.T.Y. of Support's premier annual event, our Graduation Celebration! Email us with any questions:
hello@cityofsupport.org
For Your Printed Materials (to be included inside the bags):
Please mail your information to or coordinate a drop-off at:
C.I.T.Y. of Support
c/o Roots Autism Services
160 Lexington Drive, Suite B
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(We share our physical address location with Roots Autism Solutions & Therapeutic Academy, and they will be happy to receive/store your materials on our behalf.) All printed materials must be received by: Thursday, June 13th in order to be included in the bags, allowing us time to organize and assemble all of the information.
