FAQs

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    I need to take parenting classes, how can I register?

    Children’s Home offers our Nurturing Parenting program for parents who are currently under review by DCFS or have been instructed…

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    Someone I know received services through Children’s Home or used to live there, how can I find their records?

    We are able to offer limited records for past residents and clientele of Children’s Home. Please click here for information…

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    Is my donation tax deductible?

    Gifts donated to Children’s Home Association of Illinois are deductible under applicable laws and we encourage you to consult with…

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    How can I request a speaker for my organization?

    If you’re interested in having a Children’s Home representative speak at your school, business, organization, or other establishment, please email…

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    How can my business partner with you and support Children’s Home mission?

    There are a variety of ways your business can be part of changing the lives of the kids who will…

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    I’m interested in becoming a foster parent – what should I do?

    There is always a need for foster parents to help care for children who can no longer remain in their…

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    Are you an orphanage?

    Children’s Home has an impressive and long history of helping children finding safe housing, but we are not an orphanage.…

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    How many kids live in your building on Knoxville?

    While we provide residential support and placement services, we no longer house children in our administrative building on Knoxville Avenue.…

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    How can I enroll a child in my care at Kiefer School or the Academy for Autism?

    Currently, all referrals to our Kiefer School and the Academy for Autism come directly from school districts. If you believe…

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    Where does your funding come from?

    More than half of our funding comes from DCFS and the other half is made up of state grants, local…

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