Join us this Sunday at the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade! 🌈 Sign up here to walk with Shelter Staff and Volunteers: https://lnkd.in/gcKTXG8W #Pride #CommunityThatCares #PrideParade #InThisTogether
Shelter, Inc.
Individual and Family Services
Arlington Heights, IL 570 followers
Protecting Children, Strengthening Families, Transforming Communities. All children deserve a safe & loving home.
About us
Shelter, Inc. provides community based, emergency and longer-term housing for children and adolescents who are abused, neglected, dependent or in need of supervision. Since 1975, Shelter, Inc. has provided the emotional and physical care, programs and services that these children need to build safer, healthier and brighter futures. We are available 24-hours a day, 365 days a year providing emergency services and referrals at 847.255.8060. Shelter, Inc. is: -Accredited by the Council on Accreditation -Accredited by Healthy Families America -Licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services -A non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation -Governed by a Board of Directors -Supported by funds from Elk Grove, Palatine, Schaumburg, Vernon and Wheeling townships; United Way, local municipalities, corporations, foundations, private donations, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and the Illinois Department of Human Services. Shelter's Vision & Mission: Our vision is that every child will grow up in a safe and loving home. Our mission is to end the cycle of child abuse by providing a comprehensive network of support to children, their families and our community to create safe, healthy and nurturing homes.
- Website
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http://shelter-inc.org
External link for Shelter, Inc.
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Arlington Heights, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1975
- Specialties
- Emergency Housing, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Foster Care, Healthy Families, Community Education, Youth Experiencing Homelessness, Child Abuse Prevention, Transitional Living, Licensing Foster Families, Licensing Foster Parents, and Child Welfare
Locations
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Get directions
1616 N. Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004, US
Employees at Shelter, Inc.
Updates
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Do you have questions about Foster Care? Learn more about being a Foster Parent this #FosterCareMonth! Frequently Asked Questions: https://lnkd.in/gbPPki2W #FosterCare #FosterLove #Family #CommunityThatCares #InThisTogether
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Join us in remembering and honoring all who courageously gave their lives. #MemorialDay
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Don’t forget to head over to Kilwins Arlington Heights for their May Month of Giving! #CommunityThatCares #MonthOfGiving
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Today is #MentalHealthAction Day! For the fourth annual Mental Health Action Day our collective call to action is to dedicate one hour to CONNECTION. How will you connect with yourself, your loved ones, or our community? #MentalHealthIsHealth Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dYUvCX3
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It's Mental Health Action Day! 🌟 Shelter, Inc. is proud to be a part of the Mental Health Action Network, a growing coalition of more than 2,000 nonprofits, brands, government agencies, and influential leaders, and over 32 countries. Together we are shifting our culture from mental health awareness to mental health action. To learn more about mental health actions you can take, go to: https://lnkd.in/dYUvCX3 #MentalHealthAction #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthIsHealth #MentalHealthActionDay
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Shelter, Inc. Joins Fourth Annual ‘Mental Health Action Day’ on Thursday, May 16th, view our press release here: https://lnkd.in/gMAKH_RV More than 2,300 organizations, brands and influential leaders around the world including SHOWTIME/MTV, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Pinterest, NBA, Sesame Workshop and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy will activate on the theme “dedicate one hour to connection.” Learn more at https://lnkd.in/d8pKFz4 #MentalHealthActionDay
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Our Clinical Director, Sarah N. Galla, MSW, LSW, represented Shelter, Inc. at Thrive Together, a community mental health fair at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library. Shelter, Inc. joined State Representative Mary Beth Canty, and State Sen. Mark Walker, Cook County Commissioner Maggie Trevor and Commissioner Scott Britton, and more than 20 local organizations to sponsor the event and share available mental health resources with attendees. What a great way to spread awareness this #MentalHealthMonth! 💚 #ThriveTogether #MentalHealthAwareness #InThisTogether
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Celebrating 20 years! Join us for a tee-rific golf outing on June 25th at The Preserve at Oak Meadows. ⛳ Registration & Sponsorships: https://lnkd.in/gXvxCGb8 ✏️ Volunteer Sign-Up: https://lnkd.in/ds9gtvBQ 💙 Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gAgzNG6w #Golf #GolfOuting #Volunteer #Sponsor #CommunityThatCares
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May is #NationalFosterCareMonth! Our dedicated team of specialists is currently working with 67 Foster Families across Chicagoland to ensure the well-being and safety of children while advocating for their rights and best interests. Thank you to all the Shelter, Inc. Foster Care Families for opening your hearts and homes! Watch the story of one of our amazing Foster Families here: https://lnkd.in/gN3tYx-T #FosterCare #FosterLove #FosterFamily #CommunityThatCares #InThisTogether #Home
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