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
Having just completed celebrating its 100th anniversary, Ada S. McKinley serves more than 7,000 people
annually at over 70 locations, primarily in Illinois/Chicago with additional sites in Indiana and Wisconsin.
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
7K+
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.
Over 70 Locations
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Ada S. McKinley has suspended all agency-wide events scheduled for 2020 based on Department of Public Health guidelines in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic impact. Essential gatherings facilitated by our various programs will be held as needed with limited guests, social distancing, and other safety protocols in mind.
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