2009 Marks the 160th Anniversary of Chicago Child Care Society, the Oldest Child Welfare Agency in Illinois
CCCS was founded in 1849 as an orphanage to care for children left homeless
by the cholera epidemic. Through programs such as counseling, a pre-school
for children two to five years old, teen parenting support, educational
mentoring and family support, CCCS provides the chance for these children
to make positive choices and experience positive opportunities.
Mission Statement
Chicago Child Care Society exists to protect vulnerable children and strengthen their families. We strive to be among the premier providers of high quality and effective child welfare services.
Belief Statement
We believe the quality of life for future generations depends upon the quality of care provided for children today.
We believe children should be provided with services and opportunities that will enable them to reach their optimum physical, mental and social development.
We believe all children are entitled to the protection and nurturing care of adults, preferably within their birth families. However, if a family cannot fulfill these basic functions, we believe society, by either public or private means, should provide the best alternative care.
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