Give kids like Zoe a Brighter Future

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

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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Mercy Home makes mental health a priority

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...

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The Humility of Christ

The act of remembering is at the center of this month in the Catholic Church. As we celebrate Easter, we...

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Young Hearts 4 Life Returns to Mercy Home

On March 18, we welcomed our friends from Young Hearts 4 Life to our West Loop Campus to provide free...

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