Best Buddies:  enrolled Esperanza students participate in dances, outings and other social events with students from a local high school

Youthworks: during the summer months high school students from across the United States volunteer at Esperanza to engage our students in various projects

Summer Arts Work Program: based on funding this program allows selected students to receive compensation for working on a large art project and to learn responsibility, pride and job skills

Translation Services:  bilingual staff is available to communicate with parents in Spanish via phone and at meetings.  Bilingual assistance is available to serve students in each classroom.

Access to Client and Family Support Services: a separate program within Esperanza Community Services where parents can receive assistance in finding in-home services including guidance with the P.U.N.S. program and other programs available through the Illinois Department of Human Services