Allendale opened its doors nearly 125 years ago to help youth living in the city streets of Chicago or in home situations ill-equipped to meet their childhood needs. Those children, like the youth we serve today needed a place to learn..grow…heal. Today, Allendale serves over 900 children and their families, annually. Our goal is to provide safe homes, high-quality specialized education and vocational training options; and clinical services to children and their families, while recovering from severe childhood trauma. We …

Youth Care Worker Autism Program Allendale opened its doors nearly 125 years ago to help youth living in the city streets of Chicago or in home situations ill-equipped to meet their childhood needs. Those children, like the youth we serve today needed a place to learn..grow…heal. Today, Allendale serves over 900 children and their families, annually. Our goal is to provide safe homes, high-quality specialized education and vocational training options; and clinical services to children and their families, while recovering …