Did you know that Chaddock serves over 400 kids everyday?
Whether it's by finding a welcoming family for a child in foster care, students discovering their potential at school, helping residential clients overcome the impacts of trauma, our staff impacts kids and empowers families every day. Stories like these wouldn't be possible without our Mission Makers - the staff, volunteers and donors who go above and beyond for our children.
giving our children a chance
You're Part of the Family Now
When Aidan arrived at Chaddock, he didn’t like going to school and didn’t find acceptance from his peers. Through Chaddock’s residential treatment program and therapeutic day school, Aidan finally found the right place. Continue reading...
School Struggles to success
After a few years of struggling in regular education classrooms and settings, Joanie came to Chaddock in 3rd grade. She didn't want to go and struggled to accomplish daily tasks. Now, she feels “happy and calm” when she is at school and even enjoys school! Continue reading...
Empathy in Action
From volunteering with Chaddock children to becoming a Youth Counselor at Leathers Cottage, he draws on a challenging upbringing as the eldest in a single-parent household, where he assumed a fatherly role at a young age. Clyde's life experiences inform his approach, providing stability, consistency, and empathy to the 11-15-year-old boys at Leathers Cottage who have faced adversity. Continue reading...
Finding a forever family
The journey to becoming a foster/adoptive parent is not an easy one. But it starts very simply – the knowledge that there is a child/children in this world, our country, your hometown that needs you and the desire to do something about it. Continue reading...
a journey to healing
Felicity graduated from Chaddock’s residential program. She sent this letter to say ‘thank you’ to all of the staff who helped on her journey to healing. She's now taking community college courses, learning to be an EMT. Continue reading...
More than a soccer game
Chaddock recently facilitated the participation of a young resident, previously engaged in organized youth soccer, in the Quincy Park District's Spring program. Despite being geographically distant from his parents, the client's enthusiasm for soccer has not only been accommodated but has also garnered substantial support from Chaddock staff and peers. Continue reading...
Become a Mission Maker
Anyone can be a Mission Maker! Whether it's through the gift of your time, sharing our mission with family and friends or financially, you can make a difference! Take the first step by signing up for our emails and if you would like to give today, simply select your preferred amount below. Every single dollar received and every story you share impacts the children and families we serve.
