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See a side of living and working at Lambs Farm

See a side of living and working at Lambs Farm so important to many

Lambs Farm — Where People Grow.

That's the first sign you see as you arrive at the community in Libertyville that creates living and working opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Founded in 1961 by Bob Terese and Corinne Owen, it is home to 175 adults over the age of 21 and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

“It's a place that cares for men and women with developmental disabilities through vocational, residential, recreational and social programming,” explained communications coordinator Jackie Rachev. “But it's a place where people can bring their children to pet goats and horses in the farmyard, visit our businesses and really learn and interact with the men and women that we care for. And learn how to open their heart for the people with developmental disabilities.”

Resident Ellyn Burns has lived in the residences at Lambs Farm for over 10 years. She is completely independent and is responsible for her own meals and the upkeep of her own apartment.

“They have fun things going on here. I really like my friends and I like to hangout with them. A friend is a friend forever. I am independent and I make my own meals. If I wasn't here I would be on a park bench.”

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  Jessica Peterson, right, hugs her boyfriend Doug Wagner as they walk around the campus at Lambs Farm in Libertyville. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  Liz Wallace, left, and Liz Puff work out on treadmills during exercise class at Lambs Farm in Libertyville. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  Matt Wigton talks with Delta the macaw as he cleans cages at the Pet Shop of Lambs Farm. Wigton was one of the original employees at the Lambs Pet Shop on State Street in Chicago in 1961. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  Joanna Willix pours granola into packaging where she works at Aunt MaryÂ’s Country Store & Bakery at Lambs Farm. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
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