The Cradle
Arlene Jackson has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of Human Resources. Arlene is currently the Director of Human Resources at The Cradle. Prior to this, they worked as a Human Resources Manager at the Music Institute of Chicago from 2016 to 2022. Arlene also held the position of Human Resources Manager at Brow Art 23 from 2014 to 2015. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Human Resources Specialist at the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews from 2010 to 2013. Before that, they served as a Senior Human Resources Consultant at DaimlerFinancial Services from 2005 to 2008. Arlene began their career as a Vice President/Senior HR Consultant at Northern Trust Bank, where they worked from 1985 to 1999.
Arlene Jackson has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Northern Illinois University. Arlene also holds a Master of Science degree in Human Resources from Loyola University Chicago. In addition, Arlene has pursued further education in the field of Elementary Education and obtained a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from National Louis University. The specific years of enrollment or completion for these educational programs are not provided.
The Cradle
Since opening in 1923, The Cradle has helped place more than 16,000 children into forever families. Learn more at Cradle.org or call 847-475-5800. Want to speak with a Cradle counselor about an unplanned pregnancy? Call 800-CRADLE4 (800-272-3534). Our holistic approach to lifelong support is unlike any other adoption and child welfare agency in the nation. Our team of social workers, counselors, and outreach staff offer trustworthy, ethical, and lifelong support to tens of thousands of people touched by adoption, including birth parents, adopted persons, and adoptive parents. Services include options counseling for women facing unplanned pregnancies, pre and post adoption education for parents, an adoption-competent clinical therapy program, outreach and education, and placement services. The Cradle is the only adoption agency in the country with an on-site nursery. It is a safe, neutral place for infants to stay while their parents take the time they need to decide if adoption will be the plan for this child. The nursery also enables The Cradle to place infants whose special medical needs may mean that it takes a bit longer to find them a home that is prepared to help them thrive. We also offer training for prospective adoptive parents and adoption professionals through Adoption Learning Partners (ALP).