Rebecca Besser - Have Dreams Parent and Supporter

Connection to Have Dreams My daughter Jacqueline has been coming to Have Dreams since she was 13. She’s now 25. 

How has Have Dreams made an impact on your life? When Jacqueline turned twenty two, like all kids with special needs in Illinois, she could not continue going to school, and there were no other resources. It was just so wonderful that she was able to come to Have Dreams and have this program. Jacqueline absolutely loves Have Dreams. She looks forward to it every morning. 

When Jacqueline walks in, she is greeted by the staff and everybody's excited and they'll say, "Jacqueline, hi, good morning. Oh, look at your outfit. You know what? We're going to have a great day today." And she loves it. She smiles, and she's happy. It's just very, very cheerful.

It's been amazing for her. It's been amazing for the family. She has a sense of community. She's made friends. It has enriched her life in so many ways. I don't know what we would have done without Have Dreams for Jacqueline.