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

Mercy Home Youth Have Legendary Experience at Chicago Bulls Health and Wellness Challenge 

This spring, our young people enjoyed the ultimate VIP experience at Chicago’s United Center and the Chicago Bulls training facility,...

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Partners in Prayer: Graduation Season

Join us this graduation season to pray for the young people of Mercy Home for Boys & Girls as they...

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Eleanor Dreams Big

Eleanor doesn’t know where she got her love for learning. All she remembers is that she was always eager to...

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The Many Names of Mary, Queen of Heaven

While Mary the Blessed Mother is revered and celebrated all year long, May is a special month to celebrate our...

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