...Where Rescued Animals Rescue Kids!

Welcome!

The Light Center Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization that specializes in animal-assisted programming for challenged and at-risk youth. The Light Center barn is a uniquely designed facility; providing educational, recreational, and therapeutic services in what is truly the essence of serving special needs youth in the “least restrictive environment”.

This website offers information on programs and services that we offer that help at-risk youth and others find hope and healing through animals and nature. Read more about us and our organization and the various programs we offer. The Light Center often goes by the acronym TLC, “The Light Center”. And at TLC, there’s always plenty of “TLC” to go around!

Winner of 2004 Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s Best Practices Award