Celebrate our 135th Anniversary with us!

Throughout 2018, we are celebrating 135 years of meeting every child, every family, where their need is greatest. Doing whatever it takes so children and families can thrive. We are proud of our legacy of meeting the changing needs of vulnerable families throughout Illinois and inspired by the children and families we serve and their stories of resilience.

Hope with Wings Tour

In June, our CEO Nancy Ronquillo and trustee Paul Wood took flight in a vintage two-seater plane to visit program sites across Illinois, raising funds and friends along the way. Stops included Rockford, East St. Louis, Bloomington and Chicago where we celebrated with staff, donors and friends. Check out our blog to view photos and videos form the Hope with Wings tour!

Connecting our Legacy to Building Bright Futures

Children’s Home & Aid’s story began with the vision of one man who believed that every child deserved a loving home. Your part is unfolding today. We are gathering stories of the past from staff, clients and members of the community.  What is your story?

See all of the stories  as part of our 135th anniversary

Blueprint for Impact: Our vision for the future.

“I’ve seen momentous change because of this program. Because of my brothers. They sit and they talk to me. They ...
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Bright Promises Foundation Honors Nancy Ronquillo with Lifetime Achievement Award

Congratulations to our President & CEO Nancy Ronquillo, who was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Bright Promises Foundation ...
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A Case Manager-Client Reunion 18 Years in the Making

Throughout 2018, we are celebrating 135 years of meeting every child, every family, where their need is greatest. Doing whatever it ...
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Building on a Family Legacy of Serving Children and Families

Throughout 2018, we are celebrating 135 years of meeting every child, every family, where their need is greatest. Doing whatever it ...
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Connecting Children with Loving Families – Ingrid’s Story

Throughout 2018, we are celebrating 135 years of meeting every child, every family, where their need is greatest. Doing whatever it ...
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3 Things you should know about Ashley, Foster Parent Support Specialist

Throughout 2018, we are celebrating 135 years of meeting every child, every family, where their need is greatest. Doing whatever it ...
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Looking back at 20 years of working with adoptive families

Throughout 2018, we are celebrating 135 years of meeting every child, every family, where their need is greatest. Doing whatever it ...
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Meet Rebecca, Healthy Start home visitor and former Doula client

Throughout 2018, we are celebrating 135 years of meeting every child, every family, where their need is greatest. Doing whatever it ...
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Advice on giving back – words of inspiration from Connie L. Lindsey of Northern Trust

Throughout 2018, we are celebrating 135 years of meeting every child, every family, where their need is greatest. Doing whatever it ...
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Hope with Wings Tour – Live

Today we kick off the Hope with Wings Tour. Flying 500 miles to raise funds and collect 1,350 wishes from ...
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