Since 1887, Mercy Home for Boys & Girls has provided children and families with healing and tools to build brighter futures. It gives children who’ve experienced abuse, neglect, or violence a safe home, educational support, and career guidance.

20 %
of our high school seniors graduated.
2343
therapy sessions were provided to kids and their families.
15 %
of youth living with us advanced to the next grade.

Our Programs

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Youth Residential Program

Young people live with us full time in a safe, structured, and supportive home. Read More

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Community Care Program

Provides support and continued connection to our Home for former residents and for families. Read More

Friends First Mentoring

Volunteer mentors make a lifetime of difference in the lives of children. Read More

News from Mercy Home

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Academic Awards Celebrate Successful School Year

The conclusion of the school year gave Mercy Home the opportunity to celebrate our young people’s academic and professional achievements...

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A Match ‘Mane in Heaven’: Therapy Horses Visit Mercy Home

Following the last day of classes for Chicago Public Schools, our young people were greeted by Hope and Poppy, two...

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Brianna’s Chance To Be Herself

I know it’s hard to imagine, but before coming to our door many of Mercy Home’s children never knew what...

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The Clarifying Presence of the Lord

I recently read an interesting article about society’s current “epidemic of busyness.” It explained that nearly all people feel a...

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