May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
How We’re Supporting Schoolchildren’s Mental Health May is a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, share resources, and advocate for policies that support people living with mental illness and their families. This year’s theme of “Together for Mental Health,” has a strong connection to how we approach our work in the community. At Children’s Home […]
Black History Month Spotlight: Jarad “Juice WRLD” Higgins
You may know the name Juice WRLD, but many do not know the real Jarad Anthony Higgins — the man behind some of the chart-topping hits like “Lucid Dreams,” “Lean Wit Me,” and “Legends.” Despite the catchy beats and his unique, raspy voice, the lyrics gave us a clearer look at the challenges he faced […]
CPS to Expand Program that Provides High-Risk Students with Mentoring, Counseling
In the News The Chicago Sun-Times‘ very own Laura Washington has written an insightful article about the efforts Children’s Home and Aid and Youth Advocate Programs Inc., have made in providing high-risk students with the tools they need to thrive post-pandemic by collaborating with Chicago Public Schools. Read the full article here
Children’s Mental Health: Championing a System of Care
Over 43,000 children in Winnebago County alone rely on medical assistance programs, including Medicaid[1], to provide for their physical and mental health needs. In addition, children in foster care receive Medicaid benefits regardless of the income of their families. With substantial cuts to Medicaid pending at the federal level, providers are concerned about the state’s […]
New Family CARES Center Opens
On June 1st, Children’s Home + Aid joined Northwestern Settlement to officially open the new Family CARES Center. The clinic helps children and families make positive changes in their lives, maximize their potential, and improve their function in society. The center provides mental health services to families with children enrolled at the Settlement’s Rowe Elementary […]
