Success Stories

Every step, big or small, is a measure of success. We celebrate them all.

For the parents of a nine-month-old who struggles to swallow and finally manages to eat a french fry, the event is as major a milestone as any. The teen who begins to trust again, the couple who becomes a family with the adoption of their daughter, the young man with an intellectual/developmental disability who takes the bus by himself to his first job...these are all examples of positive change.  

If you’ve found help through our services, we would love to hear your story. Personal stories help others see how help with their struggles is possible. JCFS Chicago makes respect for client privacy a number one priority. We uphold the highest standard of professional ethics, which is why we don’t directly reach out to current clients to ask for stories while they are in our care. Stories can be shared in a number of ways and still have confidentiality honored. Please contact our Director of Marketing 773.467.3884 to share your success.

Success Stories

Aaron and Marilyn

Aaron and Marilyn's Story

An adoption, a reunion and a celebration

JCFS Chicago believes that every child who is adopted has a unique story. This is especially true for Aaron and Marilyn who were both adopted six decades ago through what was then Jewish Children’s Bureau.

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Mimi's story

Mimi's story

Mimi found confidence

Response for Teens, JCFS Chicago's teen center, gave Mimi the tools she needed to find her strength and become the leader she never even dreamed she could be.

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Jason's Story

Jason's Story

Being diagnosed with a learning disability made all the difference.

Psychological testing helped determine what Jason needed to succeed.

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Joel's Story

Joel's Story

Alcohol was tearing him apart.

JCFS Chicago helped Joel get on the path to recovery and begin putting his life together.

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