Gateway Services, Inc.

Gateway Services delivers comprehensive developmental training, community residential living, vocational placement, and public transit across Bureau, Putnam, and Marshall counties. Founded in 1970 and based in Princeton, the organization champions full community inclusion, self-determination, and dignity for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout north central Illinois, ensuring every individual has access to enriching opportunities.

The organization operates Community Day Services at program centers in Princeton and Henry, focusing on functional academics, independent life skills, computer literacy, and cooking. Having closed its sheltered workshop in 1997 to pioneer integrated employment, the agency's Community Employment Services program prepares participants for competitive community jobs through resume building, interview practice, and personalized job coaching. In residential care, Gateway Services manages multiple Community Integrated Living Arrangement group homes offering continuous daily support in neighborhood settings, alongside flexible intermittent support for individuals residing independently or with family.

In addition to developmental and vocational services, Gateway Services operates the Bureau-Putnam Area Rural Transit system, providing curb-to-curb, demand-response public transportation throughout the two-county service area. Through strong community partnerships, dedicated direct support professionals, and personalized care plans, the organization ensures every individual has the opportunity to develop practical skills, build lasting social relationships, and lead an engaged, self-directed life.