Virginia Frank Child Development Center

For over 70 years, the Virginia Frank Child Development Center has been Chicago's trusted pioneer in family-centered child development and therapeutic services. Located at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center in Rogers Park on Chicago's North Side, we've supported thousands of children and families throughout Chicagoland with comprehensive mental health services designed specifically for young children facing emotional and behavioral challenges. 

Our nationally recognized center serves families from across Chicago, including Rogers Park, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Uptown, Edgewater, and surrounding North Side neighborhoods. We offer specialized care that helps children reach their full potential while strengthening parent-child relationships through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. 

As a Gateways Registry Authorized Entity and part of JCFS Chicago's family of services, we not only provide direct therapeutic services to children and families but also comprehensive training and consultation to early childhood professionals throughout the Chicago area. 

Our child development services in Chicago

Our licensed therapists provide individual and family counseling for children from birth to age 6, addressing: 

• Childhood anxiety and depression 
• ADHD and attention difficulties 
• Autism spectrum disorder support 
• Developmental delays and challenges 
• Family transitions and trauma recovery 
• Behavioral concerns in preschool settings 
• Social-emotional development challenges 
• Children affected by community trauma and violence 

Why Families Choose Virginia Frank Child Development Center 

• Proven expertise since 1955, with over 70 years serving Chicago families 
• Nationally recognized Connections: Relationship-Based Phase Model 
• Licensed clinical professionals specializing in early childhood mental health 
• Gateways Registry Authorized Entity for professional development 
• Evidence-based therapeutic approaches 
• Comprehensive, family-centered approach designed around your family's unique needs and cultural background 
• Parent involvement in every step of the treatment process 
• Therapeutic groups for boys, girls and preschoolers 
• Bilingual parent workshops (English and Spanish available) 

Virginia Frank Child Development Center is located at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center in Rogers Park, 6639 N. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645. On site parking available. 

We accept most major insurance plans and Medicaid. Sliding scale fees available to ensure our services remain accessible to all families who need support. 

For more information, call 855.275.5237.