Dart Foundation Supports Marklund’s Early Intervention Program

(Geneva, IL)   Marklund, a non-profit organization that serves children and adults with severe developmental disabilities, recently received $2,500 from the Dart Foundation in North Aurora in support of Marklund’s Early Intervention Program.

The Early Intervention Program provides on-going developmental therapy sessions for infants and toddlers that exhibit a potential for developmental delays. The therapy focuses on a child’s activities of daily living, play skills, and any behavior issues.

“We are so grateful for this support of the kids we serve. This gift shows that the Dart Foundation is committed to helping parents cope and learn positive parenting skills to help their children lead full and happy lives.” said Michelle Augoustatos, Marklund’s Early Intervention Program Coordinator/Developmental Therapist.

Established in the early 1950s, Dart manufactures a broad range of quality single-use products for the foodservice, retail, and food packaging industries, and is the world's largest manufacturer of foam cups

Marklund’s Early Intervention Program annually serves approximately 30 children, age birth to three. For information about the program, please contact Michelle Augoustatos at 630.529.2871 ext. 2238, or visit the website at www.marklund.org.

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Marklund is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization that makes everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities. Marklund annually serves nearly 200 families throughout the greater Chicagoland area. The organization features three sites: the Marklund at Mill Creek campus in Geneva, Marklund Philip Center for Children and the Marklund Day School in Bloomingdale, as well as the Marklund Resale Store in Wood Dale.  

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Contact: Cole Paler, 630.593.5488-d, cpaler@marklund.org