Children’s Home is a private, not-for-profit, non-sectarian, multiple program, and social service organization. Established in 1866, we provide community-based, family-focused programs. We serve nearly 900 children and families each month and operate from five locations. We are governed by a 25-member voluntary Board of Directors. Children’s Home employs approximately 450 full and part-time staff in the professions of education, social work, psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, child care counseling, therapeutic recreation, and nursing, as well as a variety of support staff. Additional professional services such as medical, dental, psychological and psychiatric care are sought through community resources. Children’s Home is certified by the Illinois State Board of Education; accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children, Inc., and also by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; and licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
Keywords: residential units, group homes, supervised independent living, foster care, special education,
in-home counseling, mental health services, crisis intervention, prevention programs