When your child is diagnosed with hearing loss, it can be a stressful time when you are inundated with new information. As parents, relatives and professionals who work with deaf and hard of hearing children, our Board is uniquely aware of the challenges families face when a child has been identified with hearing loss. For over 60 years, we have been a foundation dedicated to providing support to both the child and the family through our wrap around services.
Join Our Appeal for Education
to Expand Access & Inclusion
for All Our Learners.
FHSR is working to make sure no deaf or hard of hearing child in Illinois is without the tools they need to succeed in school. To achieve that goal, the FHSR Education Coordinator offers a unique, personalized resource to help deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) students thrive in the classroom and beyond. The Education Coordinator partners with families living with pediatric hearing loss and the educators who serve them.
Read more about how the FHSR Education Coordinator helps students and educators – and donate today to support the children and families who need these crucial services.
1-3-6 AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
NEXT STEPS AFTER A FAILED NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING
One key test that happens the day after your baby is born in Illinois is the Newborn Hearing Screening.
If your baby does not pass, it could mean your baby has some level of hearing loss. A second follow up screening is crucial to determine if your baby has hearing loss.
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Join FHSR at the Morton Arboretum for a free family day
Come join us for a day of exploration
See old friends
and meet new ones!
This event is for DHH kids of all all ages
and their families.
The event is free* but you MUST
register in advance to join the FHSR group.
📅
June 8, 2025 9:00-11:00 AM
C4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL 60532
2025 Literacy Training Sessions
For Parents and caregivers
FHSR is hosting an in person Early Childhood Literacy training for Parents of DHH children. In addition, we are having a FREE musical storytime for the children, so the parents can attend.
📅 Literacy Training for Parents & Caregivers
April 12, 2025 9:30-11:30 AM
Cary Library, 1606 Three Oaks Rd, Cary, IL 60013
Join Daisy Kent for a special book reading
Please join Daisy Kent for a special night at Child's Voice where she will talk about her journey with hearing loss, and participate in a book signing and meet and greet!
📅 Wednesday, May 14th
5:30pm
Child's Voice School
180 Hansen Court, Woodale, IL 60191
BE A PART OF IT ALL.
Give the gift of hearing.
Every contribution to FHSR helps improve the lives of deaf and hard of hearing children.Â
We hope you will consider making a gift to support these children.  Thank you!
