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.

Non Profit

Hephzibah Children's Association

Merry Beth Sheets

Lisa Emerson

Amy Muran - Felton

Jim Woywod

Amy O’rourke

Nancy Dorfman - Schwartz

Youth Services

Finance and Operations

Human Services Management

Support Services

Fundraising Team

Leadership Team