1616 N. Arlington Heights Rd.

Arlington Heights, IL 60004

(847) 590-6190

This agency provides emergency shelters for male / female adolescents aged 11 – 17. Two shelters are available. The typical stay is 2-3 weeks. A group home-longer is also available for longer term stays. The group home accommodates up to 6 males aged 16-18. Only DCFS wards are accepted for the group home. The agency also provides a Healthy Families child abuse prevention program for new mothers or pregnant moms. The initial screening may occur in a hospital or the client may be assessed after the pregnancy. The client must be willing to participate in the program and qualify with certain risk factors. This program offers support for parenting, child development, and dealing with new family dynamics. Counselors will help with any familial issues. Clients may participate in this program for up to 5 years. A traditional and relative foster care program is also available for DCFScases aged birth to 18. Sliding scale fees are available for all programs.