The Importance of Understanding Bullying
Having a better understanding of bullying can help you identify children who need help – whether they are the one...
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Your gift will make Christmas merry and bright for hurting kids like Aniyah.
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.
Our Programs
Youth Residential Program
Young people live with us full time in a safe, structured, and supportive home. Read More >>
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
Turning Tragedy Into Triumph: Young Woman Finds Healing at Mercy Home
Aniyah doesn’t remember much about the car accident. A bright flash of light, the loud crunch of metal colliding, and...
How Mercy Home Makes Mental Health A Priority
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls offers a variety of mental health resources to support the wellbeing of our young...
Science Education Served on Tour of Famed Chicago-Area Lab
Recently, a group of Mercy Home’s young people enjoyed a unique STEM experience by touring the Argonne National Laboratory in...
