Children’s Home and Aid Celebrates National Mentoring Month
Can you remember a time when someone encouraged you to keep pushing on during challenging times or inspired you with their knowledge and life experiences? Has anyone ever given you personal or professional development tips or helped you set goals for yourself? If you answered “yes” to any of these, then you should take the […]
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
Jimi Orange Recognized with Get IN Chicago S.T.A.R. Award
Photo courtesy of Harvey Tillis Get IN Chicago recognized Children’s Home + Aid Director of Youth Services + Community Engagement Jimi Orange with its inaugural S.T.A.R. award. Jimi was one of two recipients to be presented with the award, which honors SYNC Mentors and CBT Clinicians who have demonstrated a Spirit of collaboration, a Tireless […]
Employment Opportunities for At-risk Youth
When Louis Blake found himself homeless at age 15, he made his way to a shelter that works with homeless teens, which in turn referred him to Children’s Home + Aid. Louis was initially served by the Comprehensive Community-Based Youth Services (CCBYS) program, which provided support for teens who are homeless. Sadly, the program that […]
MSNBC Comes to Chicago For Town Hall on Gun Violence
MSNBC’s “All In With Chris Hayes” arrived in Chicago today to hear directly from residents how the city’s violence has affected their lives. Children’s Home + Aid’s Director of Youth Services, Jimi Orange, and Youth Mentor Avery Sterling were invited to attend the event. The town hall-style program was taped this afternoon at the Paul Robeson Theater in […]
