Clare Woods Academy is a non-public, non-profit alternative day school providing specialized education in a therapeutic setting. Our program supports student's diverse needs, empowering them to reach their fullest potential. Apply for your child today! -To assist the learning and developmentally disabled youth and adults to become self-sufficient and self directed in areas of personal growth, general health, education, social and emotional well-being and functional living skills.   -To provide a unique learning environment that facilitates specialized services for multiply handicapped youth who are unable to benefit from available public school programs.   -To provide a structured residential program for developmentally disabled adults in need of twenty-four hour assistance in learning and practicing daily living skills, personal interaction, and enhancing self-esteem.We serve the Greater Chicago metro area of six (6) counties