Kelly S. is a skilled professional in the field of therapy and advocacy, currently serving as a Therapist at the Children's Home Association of Illinois since May 2022. Previously, Kelly held various roles including Clinical Therapy Intern and Family Recovery Court Staff Advocate at CASA OF GRANT COUNTY INC. Experience also includes volunteer coordination and program development at Lift Eastbrook Afterschool, leadership in intercultural research at Taylor University, and international experience as an Au Pair in France. Academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Philosophy, Economics, and Psychology from Taylor University, as well as a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Indiana Wesleyan University. Kelly's diverse background reflects a commitment to mental health, education, and community engagement.
Children's Home Association of Illinois
For more than 155 years, the Children's Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL) has provided community support services to at-risk youth, the people who love and care for them, and the people who no longer can. The services provided at CHAIL don't just impact the individual child, they create positive ripple effects within their immediate family, neighborhood, community, and world by providing the opportunity to thrive. Our vision is to change the lives of kids who will change the world. We believe every child in our community deserves an opportunity to succeed, despite the insurmountable barriers that have been placed in their way. We offer clinical support services, educational services through our Kiefer School and the Academy for Autism, foster care and residential placement, community support and clinical services, and prevention.