Dear Friends of Children’s Place, In 1990, when I was hired as Executive Director of Children’s Place Association, this fledgling not-for-profit didn’t yet have a staff or an office or…
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Join journalist, filmmaker, and author of the bestseller ‘There Are No Children Here’ – Alex Kotlowitz – from the comfort of your home on Thursday evening, April 29th for Children’s…
“Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.” Charles R. Swindoll For the past 30 years, Children’s Place Association has worked tirelessly creating…
Children’s Place Association is excited to announce that Maurice Fears, Sr. is joining our team as the Chief Initiatives Officer for Child Thrive – a collaborative initiative based in West…
On Thursday, April 29, at our Once Upon a Time…With Love from Chicago Virtual Gala, two relentless advocates for children – award-winning journalist, author and filmmaker Alex Kotlowitz and Maria…
Last year our founding program, the Residential Center, permanently closed its doors and operations. The Children’s Place Association Board made the strategic decision to shut down the 10-bed group home based on…
Chicago is home to many nonprofits that bring needed services to many across the city. Native Chicagoan, George Aliaga, knew he wanted to do his part, but he needed to…
As a third-generation Chicagoan, Danielle Haddad is proud of the place she calls home and understands why it is important to be a champion for Chicago’s most vulnerable kids. She…
Often, legal advice is not readily available for disadvantaged families. Those with chronic health issues, in particular, may need assistance in understanding their rights and ensuring they have access to…
