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ChildServ was originally established as the Methodist Deaconess Orphanage in 1894. The Agency was renamed the Lake Bluff/Chicago Homes for Children and later became ChildServ. Since its founding, ChildServ has played a key role in child welfare services in the Chicago area. It annually provides care and nurturing to nearly 3,800 children and their families across Cook, Lake and DuPage counties. During fiscal year 2005, Childserv staff assisted children and families at 14 different program sites. ChildServ's service categories are identified as community-building programs or out-of-home programs. Some of its community-building programs include support of home-base early head start, tutoring and the Ways to Work transportation assistance program. Its out-of-home programs include family foster care, group homes and post adoption services.

Chicago Youth Centers is the largest independent youth organization in Chicago, dedicated to supporting at-risk children ages 3-18. Through early childhood, after-school, and summer programs, they ensure these children stay on track toward success in the 21st century. Generated from their website's infomation

Established in 1883, Children's Home + Aid is a social service agency that offers more than 70 programs in over 40 counties throughout Illinois. It serves nearly 40,000 children and families by helping them overcome several obstacles, such as poverty, abuse and neglect. The agency offers adoption, child and family counseling, early childhood care and education, foster care, parent support, residential care and youth services. Its clinical counseling services provide therapeutic intervention for children and parents involved in foster care and adoption situations. The agency s educational support services include in-home family counseling for school-level children who are at risk of absenteeism and suspension. It is licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children. Located in Chicago, Children s Home + Aid is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and United Way.