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

Running for Wellness: Youth Tackle Famed Chicago 8K Race

On a recent Sunday morning, a group of our young people and staff ran through Grant Park and the streets...

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Bright Student Finds Joy and Stability Again

On school nights, many young people are hard at work on their homework or at sports practice. And by 11...

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Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect

By understanding child abuse and neglect, you can spread awareness about the issue and prevent child abuse from happening in...

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Wyatt Spreads His Wings

Wyatt is one of the young men at Mercy Home who has been here the longest. Our young people spend...

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