In 1958, Pat Wasmond, a Registered Nurse and mother of eleven, was working with a local Doctor. This Doctor had a child who was severely handicapped, requiring 24 hour care. His family had difficulty managing this challenging situation. Pat offered her assistance and the child came to live with Pat, Bob and their children. Word spread in the Elgin area about this exceptional family and the wonderful care this child was being given. Soon the Wasmonds began receiving calls from other families with the same need. It became evident to Pat there was a vital call for this type of care in the Elgin area. She and her husband bought the house next to their own and created a home for children with profound disabilities. Little Angels was founded. It all began with one family taking a child into their home.

And now, 50 years later, Little Angels has grown into a 57 bed skilled care home. It continues to be owned and operated by the Wasmond family. In the 1970s, Pat and Bob's daughter Shelley became involved in the facility on a full-time basis and took over as Executive Director in 1979. Shelley, an RN, worked at Little Angels most of her life in one capacity or another, as did her ten brothers and sisters. This background gave her a unique perspective on all aspects of delivering quality care. Under Shelley's guidance, Little Angels strives to deliver the finest services possible-from administrative duties to resident care to housekeeping and laundry.

In 1963, the parents and families of Little Angels banded together and formed the

Little Angels Parents Association for Retarded Citizens. The Board of Directors of the Little Angels Parents ARC is comprised primarily of parents and guardians. Membership is open to all family members and legal guardians. The purpose of this group is to support one another and raise funds for Little Angels. This group is a

not-for-profit, 501 (c) (3) organization.

AT LITTLE ANGELS, we love, care and support, just like family.

Admission

Admission to Little Angels is open to infants, children and young adults with severe cognitive and physical disabilities. Our residents are non-ambulatory, non-verbal, require total care for all daily living skills and skilled nursing services round the clock. Acceptance is based on bed availability and the determination that Little Angels will best meet the applicant's needs.

For further Admission information contact admissions@littleangels.org

or call Jone at 847-741-1609 x 109.