Empower. Educate. Employ.
The mission of Ada S. McKinley is to empower, educate, and employ people
to change lives and strengthen communities.
Changing lives and strengthening communities
Currently celebrating its 100th year anniversary, Ada S. McKinley is one of the largest human services organizations in the country. Our investment in the community provides people with the essential services they need to become self-sufficient and economically viable.
70K+
PLACED IN
400+ COLLEGES / UNIVERSITIES SINCE THE 1960s
1500+
JOBS
PROVIDED ANNUALLY
800+
CHILDREN SERVED IN
EARLY LEARNING & CARE ANNUALLY
4K+
MENTAL HEALTH
CRISIS INTERVENTIONS ANNUALLY
600+
PERSONS WITH
DISABILITIES SERVED ANNUALLY
6K+
PEOPLE
HELPED ANNUALLY
Behavioral health & clinical services
Ada S. McKinley provides mental health counseling services to more than 3,000 behaviorally challenged, mentally ill or at-risk children and their families annually, 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.
Child development & youth services
Services include providing early learning, foster care, student-centered academic and career counseling, college placement, financial aid, test prep, tutor and mentor support to over 2,500 youth annually.
Employment & community support services
Our Employment & Community Support programs serve over 1,600 diverse individuals annually through a wide range of training and employment opportunities, and community living options throughout Chicago.
