Founded in 1897, Hephzibah Children's Association is a non-profit, 501(c)3child welfare agency based in Oak Park, IL and serving children and families in Chicago and Cook County.  Hephzibah Home is a diagnostic clinical residential program for children ages 3 to 12 who have suffered extreme abuse and neglect. We also offer Foster Care, Family Support and Adoption services. Our Day Care program provides high quality after-school and summer day camp care in Oak Park for children grades K through 5 on a sliding fee scale. 

Mission Statement: To help children thrive and families flourish through innovative, community-based programs.

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Hephzibah Children's Association

Merry Beth Sheets

Lisa Emerson

Eliana Callan

Deb Poe

Cassidy Kennedy

Amy Muran - Felton

Jim Woywod

Amy O’rourke

Nancy Dorfman - Schwartz

The Youth Services team at Hephzibah Children's Association is dedicated to supporting and nurturing vulnerable children and families through comprehensive programs. This team collaborates to provide case management, foster care recruitment, and programmatic support, particularly for children in residential care and families in crisis. By focusing on youth development and family intact services, the team aims to empower children and promote lasting stability and well-being in their lives.

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