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Marillac Hours of Operation Monday through Friday 7 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Marillac’s Mission of strengthening families to make changes in their lives and their communities is implemented through a continuum of care, which spans all ages. From the unborn child to the senior citizen, there is a program at Marillac that can help…
Child Care and Early Childhood Education
Marillac’s childcare staff works with the social services department to provide the “wrap-around care” for nearly 350 children that makes Marillac distinctive among childcare centers. Marillac’s childcare program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and tuition is assessed based on household income and size of family.
Childcare services are offered to a wide range of age groups, including…
· Toddlers (15 months – 3 years) · State Pre-K · School Age-before and after school (up to 13 years)
Program Includes:
· A Creative curriculum because it encourages children to experiment, express and pursue their own interests · Age-appropriate field trips and special programs · In-house library, computer lab, tutoring and art room · Clinical services for updating physicals and immunizations · Nurse Practitioner
For information please contact:
(773 ) 584-3221
Zola Womack, School Age Director (773) 584-3229
Social Services
The Social Service Department provides comprehensive services that address needs of both children and parents.
Range of services include: · Needs assessment for day care · Educational opportunities to enhance parenting skills, and financial management skill · Individual and group therapy · Child-centered and family focused counseling provided by on-site mental health staff · Behavioral assessments, interventions and referrals, social skills groups provided by staff
For information please contact:
Chris Johnson, Director of Social Services (773) 584-3203
Project Hope
Project Hope is a comprehensive program for pregnant and parenting teens (age 12-21) that addresses the many needs of teenage mothers and mothers-to-be in the community. Marillac’s Project Hope programs include…
· Prenatal and parenting groups that focus on the relationship between mother and baby · Regular Home visits before and after the birth of the child · Doula birthing services that support for teenage mothers during labor and delivery · Referrals to schools, housing, health agencies, job training and recreational activities · Developmental assessments and infant mental health services for newborns
For more information please contact:
Gwen Horton, Project Hope Director (773) 584-3211
Hope Jr.
Hope Junior offers girls 7 to 17 a range of after-school and out-of-school programs. The goal of Hope Junior is to provide youth with positive experiences at a young age that will translate into positive choices in the future.
· Community Service Projects · Fine Arts activities in music, drama, arts and crafts, including an Annual Musical Production that is performed by our Hope Jr. kids. · Tutoring/mentoring program providing youth with after-school and weekend help that ranges in homework help to lessons in life.
For more information please contact:
Deanna Hallagan, Hope Jr. Director (773) 584-3234
Outreach Services The staff in Family Services is committed to helping Chicago families address basic needs by providing a wide array of services. The greater goal of the department is to strengthen families by helping adults increase their social and educational skills and their knowledge of resources.
· Emergency assistance services with emergency food, CEDA energy assistance, counseling etc. · Adult Education program including literacy, ESL and GED preparation classes · Food Pantry open to provide those in need with essential food items
For more information please contact:
Sr. Catherine Marie Lowe, Director of Outreach Services (773) 722-7440
Senior Services Compassion, care and commitment best characterize the action/attitude of staff and volunteers serving the seniors.
The program includes:
· Regular home visits, calls, meals, speakers, social activities, holiday celebrations and prayerful moments. Whether homebound or able to Take Charge, seniors are cared for and encouraged to carry on in difficult and challenging times. For more information please contact:
Sr. Mary Rita McSweeney, Senior Service Director (773) 584-3241
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A Ministry of the Daughters of Charity 212 S. Francisco Ave. l Chicago, IL 60612 l 773.722.7440 |