Children's Home Association of Illinois
Tara Crady is a seasoned mental health professional with extensive experience in crisis intervention and advocacy for children. As the Lead Crisis Therapist at the Children's Home Association of Illinois since July 2016, Tara has demonstrated expertise in providing critical support in high-pressure situations. Previously, as a Forensic Interviewer at the Child Advocacy Center from June 2012 to June 2016, and as a Court Special Advocate at the Center for Prevention of Abuse from June 2008 to May 2012, Tara developed strong skills in interviewing and supporting vulnerable populations. Tara holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Government from Illinois State University.
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.