Counseling

Kids Hope United provides on-site and outreach counseling to families in their homes aimed at preserving families, strengthening family functioning, and/or preventing family breakdown. Counseling Services include: Day Treatment; System of Care; Emergency-Centered Home Outreach; Sexual Abuse Treatment; School Counseling; Adult and Juvenile Sex Offender Treatment; and Private Counseling.

Key Outcomes and Statistics::

  • Kids Hope United served 1,641 clients in Counseling Services in FY07.
  • 99.6 percent of families served were able to safely remain together, and 99.6 percent of families were free from reports of abuse or neglect.
  • 92 percent of clients served through Sex Offender Treatment had substantial reductions in their risk to communities.

Our Success:
For years, Charlie struggled to succeed in school. Unable to control his behavior and emotions, but unwilling to accept help, he made little progress in his studies and had little interest in his academic future. Charlie was referred by his school to Community Alternative Renewal Experience (CARE) Day Treatment, where he received one-on-one education, individual and group therapy, and in-home family counseling. Charlie's caseworker helped him work through his academic, emotional and behavioral issues, and with help, Charlie created strong bonds with his mom and stepfather, and maintained good grades. In June 2006, Charlie graduated from Day Treatment and received a McHenry High School diploma. He began classes at McHenry County College in August 2006 and continues to succeed in his studies.