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CTF At a Glance
CTF is a private, not-for-profit organization incorporated in 2000 to provide residential, developmental training, and vocational services and supports to adults with developmental disabilities living in Illinois. CTF is accredited and funded in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services to ensure the highest standards of care and service.

CTF operates 5 day training programs and 23 Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) homes in Illinois. (See all of CTF’s facilities/locations). CTF is committed to serving adults with developmental disabilities regardless of the severity of their disabilities. Therefore, CTF serves people with mild, moderate, and severe mental retardation, some of whom have additional diagnoses such as epilepsy, autism, or cerebral palsy.

The CTF Board of Directors and staff are committed to providing outstanding services with positive outcomes.

CTF's Mission
CTF’s mission statement reads: "CTF is an Illinois-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities through services and programs that help them reach their potential in an environment that fosters respect, dignity, and success for each individual." We operate on the following principles:

• Each person who enters our program comes to us with unique characteristics, needs, and desires.
• Each person who enters our program will have individualized goals and objectives established for his or her unique needs. We tailor the program for the individual needs rather than attempt to fit the individual into an existing program.
• Each individual deserves an individual-centered approach to learning.
• Our programs direct the individual on a path towards greater independence.
• Our expectations are high for our clients’ developmental success, community integration, and quality of life.
• Our clients are the center and the purpose of our organization, and their quality of life is our highest concern.

CTF's Certifications and Memberships

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
CTF has a 3-year accreditation from CARF in five areas:

• Community Living Services
• Organizational Employment Services
• Community Employment Services: Job Development
• Community Employment Services: Job-Site Training
• Community Employment Services: Job Supports

This 3-year accreditation outcome represents the highest level of accreditation available, and is awarded only to organizations that show substantial fulfillment of the standards CARF has established. CARF is an independent, not-for-profit international accrediting body promoting quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons served.

Illinois Department of Human Services
CTF is funded in part by and annually accredited by the Illinois Department of Human Services.

Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities
CTF is an involved member of IARF, which is Illinois’ trade association for community-based rehabilitation agencies. CTF is proud to be IARF's 2003 Member of the Year. IARF makes resources available to member agencies to ensure that community support systems are in place and that people with disabilities receive high quality services that meet their needs. IARF also represents rehabilitation human service organizations to the Illinois government and advocates for the needs of these agencies and the rights of people served by the agencies.

United Way of Coles County
CTF became a United Way agency during the United Way's 2004-2005 campaign year. Applicants for United Way funding must complete a rigorous qualification process, and being approved is an indication of CTF's commitment to community-based services and supports that improve quality of life for community members. In addition, many CTF employees donate to the United Way through voluntary payroll deductions.

Local Chambers of Commerce
CTF is an active member in several Illinois Chambers of Commerce in communities where CTF operates day programs or residential homes. CTF’s chamber memberships include:
— Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce
— Champaign County Chamber of Commerce
— Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce
— Mattoon Chamber of Commerce
— Matteson Area Chamber of Commerce
— Olney Chamber of Commerce