CHILDREN'S HOME ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS
Programs
Comprehensive Community Services
OUR COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND YOUTH FACING A RANGE OF CHALLENGES. WE OFFER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND COMPASSIONATE CARE AIMED AT PROMOTING MENTAL WELLNESS AND IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE. ADDITIONALLY, OUR PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES FOCUS ON PRE- AND POSTNATAL HOME VISITING, HELPING TO ENSURE HEALTHY OUTCOMES FOR NEW AND EXPECTING PARENTS. THESE SERVICES PROVIDE EDUCATION, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT TO PROMOTE HEALTHY FAMILY DYNAMICS AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT FROM THE START. FOR AT-RISK YOUTH, WE PROVIDE MENTORING, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, ALONG WITH JOB READINESS TRAINING. OUR FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES WORK TO STRENGTHEN AND PRESERVE FAMILIES AT RISK OF SEPARATION THROUGH INTENSIVE, IN-HOME ASSISTANCE THAT PROMOTES SAFETY, STABILITY, AND WELL-BEING. OVER THE PAST YEAR, WE HAVE SERVED MORE THAN 3,000 YOUTH & FAMILIES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$8.9MEducation And Transition Services
OUR EDUCATION & TRANSITION SERVICES SUPPORT THE ACADEMIC AND LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH, OFFERING INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION AT KIEFER SCHOOL AND THE ACADEMY FOR AUTISM, SERVING A COMBINED 100 STUDENTS WITH A 1:4 STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO. IN ADDITION TO TRADITIONAL COURSEWORK, 47% OF ELIGIBLE KIEFER STUDENTS ENGAGE IN VOCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND 82% OF ALL STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE PROGRESS IN MEETING THEIR IEP GOALS, WITH 91% OF PARENTS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THEIR LEARNING PROCESS. OUR SUPERVISED INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM (SILP) PROVIDES 24 BEDS EQUATING TO AVAILABILITY OF 8,760 BED DAYS ANNUALLY FOR YOUNG ADULTS TRANSITIONING FROM FOSTER CARE OR INSTITUTIONAL SETTINGS, OFFERING LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND LONG-TERM STABILITY.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$8.6MResidential Treatment Center
OUR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER PROVIDES 24-HOUR CARE PRIMARILY FOR YOUTH IN THE CARE OF DCFS WHO FACE DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND TRAUMA-RELATED CHALLENGES. IN THE PAST YEAR, WE CARED FOR 43 YOUTH, TOTALING 10,284 PATIENT DAYS, WITH 99% ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT IN TREATMENT SERVICES. THE PROGRAM INTEGRATES A RANGE OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE COMPLEX NEEDS OF OUR YOUTH. THIS INCLUDES ON-SITE NURSING SUPPORT, ENSURING THAT EACH CHILD'S PHYSICAL HEALTH IS CONSISTENTLY MONITORED AND MANAGED. ADDITIONALLY, OUR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TEAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY TO HELP YOUTH DEVELOP COPING STRATEGIES AND ADDRESS TRAUMA-RELATED EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ARE ALSO OFFERED TO PROMOTE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, TEAMWORK, AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH OUR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL LOCAL SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, ENSURING THAT EACH CHILD CONTINUES TO MEET ACADEMIC GOALS THROUGH TAILORED LEARNING PLANS, TUTORING, AND CLOSE COORDINATION WITH SCHOOL STAFF. OF THE 15 CHILDREN EXITING THE PROGRAM, 73% WERE SUCCESSFULLY DISCHARGED TO LESS RESTRICTIVE, HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENTS, DEMONSTRATING THE PROGRAM'S SUCCESS IN PREPARING YOUTH FOR GREATER INDEPENDENCE.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$5.6M
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