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Find Love Safely in
Chicago, IL

Greater Chicago Area

Find Love Safely in Chicagoland

Find Love Safely supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Chicago area who are looking for friendship, dating, or meaningful connection — with safety, respect, and dignity at the center.

Our work is relationship-focused, human-led, and designed to meet people where they are. Whether someone is new to dating or has prior experience, we take a thoughtful, personalized approach.

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How It Works in Chicago

Members in Chicagoland receive the same core Find Love Safely experience offered nationwide:

  • Personalized, human-led matchmaking
  • Clear expectations around boundaries, consent, and respectful behavior
  • Optional virtual workshops and coaching for skill-building and support
  • A pace that prioritizes comfort, readiness, and safety

As the Chicagoland community grows, local, in-person events are added to support connection and community-building.

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*Virtual workshops are included with the Essentials and Concierge programs. All members who join in newly launched cities receive complimentary access to live virtual workshops for their first three months as a thank-you for helping build the local community. After this initial period, ongoing workshop access is based on the program selected.

Program Options

Members in Chicago may choose from three program options:

Core Program

Matchmaking
 
Free admission to local events, when available
 
$349/year
(annual membership only)

 
 
 
 
 
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Essentials Program

Matchmaking
 
Free admission to local events, when available
 
Twice-monthly live virtual workshops
 
$1,299/year or $129/month
(3-month min.)
 
 
 
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Concierge Program

Matchmaking
 
Free admission to local events, when available
 
Twice-monthly live virtual workshops
 
Monthly 1:1 coaching
 
$2,799/year or $259/month
(3-month min.)
 
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Caregiver Involvement

Some members participate independently, while others involve caregivers or support staff more closely. There is no single “right” level of involvement.

Support preferences are discussed during enrollment and the intake call and can be adjusted over time. Our goal is always to balance independence, safety, and clear communication in a way that feels respectful and appropriate for everyone involved.

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New City Communities

Extra support during growth.

Members who join Find Love Safely in newly launched or growing cities receive complimentary access to our live virtual workshops for their first three months as a thank-you for joining early and helping build the local community.

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"The whole thing has been extremely positive. The opportunity for her to have real-life situations where she has to take responsibility and ownership to set up the dates, carry on conversations during the dates, and do the appropriate follow-up. Having that reciprocity of relationship and responsibility has been remarkable. We have seen tremendous growth in her skill sets."

Parent of Find Love Safely member

Chicago, Your Matchmaker is Paige

Paige LaSota is a healthy relationships educator with a degree in disability studies, specializing in support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She believes everyone deserves meaningful connection — and works to make that possible. Whether you’re exploring dating, looking for a serious relationship, or hoping to make a new friend, Paige is here to help you find what matters most.

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Ready to Get Started in Chicago?

If you’re exploring relationship support for yourself or a loved one in Chicago, we’re happy to help you take the next step.

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