Children's Place Association
Civic and Social OrganizationsIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
The Children's Place Association is a nonprofit organization based in Chicago, Illinois, operating within the civic and social sector. It focuses on helping children who face health issues and poverty to achieve better outcomes by providing services that address medical and social challenges. Founded in 1991 to assist children affected by HIV/AIDS, the organization has since broadened its work to include a broader range of health conditions. In the Chicago area, it serves more than 350 children and caregivers annually. Its international program supports about 330 children in the Caribbean. The organization provides services across a wide array of conditions and related needs, including cancer, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, heart conditions, autism, spina bifida, developmental disabilities, and the effects of abuse or neglect, with ongoing emphasis on families affected by HIV/AIDS, delivered by a mid-sized staff.