Christian Social Service Of Illinois

Youth therapeutic treatment center (yttc) - the yttc in belleville, il provides a loving, caring and structured home for up to 33 boys and girls, ages 6-18, who need to heal from extreme trauma. At the yttc, the children receive individual, group and family therapy, as needed, so that they may become part of a loving family. In fy 2024, 9,970 days of residential care were provided (24/7 care for an average of 27 children per day). This program is supported by the illinois department of children and family services.

Community integrated living arrangements (cila): an opportunity for adults with developmental disabilities to live in a loving, caring home environment where they can experience independence and community. This program is supported by the illinois department of human services.

Emergency shelter: caritas offers a residential group home environment which provides for youth in care who have no other placement alternatives and need a temporary residence. This program is supported by the illinois department of children and family services.

Intact program: caritas helps families who are struggling and are at risk of their children entering the foster care system. In fy 2024, 467 parents and children were served. Of those served, 315 intact clients were children and 146 new children entered the intact program. This program is supported by the illinois department of children and family services.

Fox river: this 30 unit apartment community provides meals, housekeeping, social services and other daily assistance to the elderly 60 years of age and older. Low to moderate-income people within this community receive this assistance through a contract with the illinois department of aging.

Teen parenting treatment center (tptc): caritas offers a residential group home environment which provides therapeutic and supportive services to pregnant or parenting foster care youth to support stabilization and/or reconnection to family leading to successful permanency. Staff are trained on trauma-informed care methodologies that introduce building successful parenting skills, independence and individual stabilization. This program is supported by the illinois department of children and family services.

Senior community service employment program (scsep): the scsep provides low-income persons, age 55 and over, the opportunity to prepare for and return to the labor force. Qualified seniors receive employment preparation, job search assistance, and a paid public service assignment that provides on-the-job training. This program ended during fiscal year 2024.

Private adoption services: services to families exploring adoption as a family-building journey.

Community family stabilization: offering assistance to individuals and families experiencing housing instability or homelessness, including shelter, transitional housing, and housing support programs. This program is supported by housing and urban development.