Kids in Need Announces Temporary Pause of KIN House Operations to Reimagine Community Support for Foster Care Families
Second Bridge Store Continues to Serve While KIN House Prepares for Expanded Impact
McHenry County, IL — Kids in Need (KIN) is announcing a temporary pause in KIN Visitation Home operations as the organization works to strengthen and expand how it supports foster care families in our community. This pause will allow time to evaluate the program, explore expanded services, and identify a building that better meets the needs of the families we serve.
During this time, the KIN Visitation Home will temporarily pause visitation services, which have provided essential support to foster care families and children in McHenry County. The home has offered a safe and welcoming environment where families can connect, participate in parent coaching, and take part in therapeutic visits in a setting designed to feel comfortable and supportive. As we look ahead, our team will be working to strengthen the program while also securing our forever home that is better suited for visitation services and family support.
In addition to identifying a new location, the organization will explore opportunities to expand services offered through the program. Potential additions include support groups for caregivers and families, additional therapeutic services for children in care, sibling visits, and post-adoption visitation opportunities, all designed to further strengthen family connections.
Our vision is to build stronger partnerships, expand programming opportunities, and secure a location that allows us to better serve families across McHenry County. We are committed to reopening the program as soon as possible with renewed energy, enhanced services, and a space intentionally designed to support meaningful family connections, and we look forward to sharing updates along the way.
Alicia Wehby, Executive Director of Kids in Need, shares her optimism:
“This pause gives us the opportunity to take a thoughtful step back so we can build something even stronger for the families we serve. We are committed to creating a program and space that truly supports family connections, and we are excited about what the future holds for our community.”
While KIN Visitation Home programming is temporarily paused, our Second Bridge Program, including the donation center and free store, will remain fully open and continue providing essential resources to foster care families and families experiencing crisis throughout our community.
We deeply value the generosity of our donors and the commitment of our volunteers. In the coming months, we will share updates about our plans, our search for a future location, and new opportunities for involvement and support. Your partnership is vital to our mission, and we invite you to stay connected as we move forward.
Kids in Need is grateful for the unwavering support of our community. Together, we will continue working toward a stronger future for foster care families in McHenry County.
Kids in Need Announces Temporary Pause of KIN House Operations to Reimagine Community Support for Foster Care Families
Second Bridge Store Continues to Serve While KIN House Prepares for Expanded Impact
McHenry County, IL — Kids in Need (KIN) is announcing a temporary pause in KIN Visitation Home operations as the organization works to strengthen and expand how it supports foster care families in our community. This pause will allow time to evaluate the program, explore expanded services, and identify a building that better meets the needs of the families we serve.
During this time, the KIN Visitation Home will temporarily pause visitation services, which have provided essential support to foster care families and children in McHenry County. The home has offered a safe and welcoming environment where families can connect, participate in parent coaching, and take part in therapeutic visits in a setting designed to feel comfortable and supportive. As we look ahead, our team will be working to strengthen the program while also securing our forever home that is better suited for visitation services and family support.
In addition to identifying a new location, the organization will explore opportunities to expand services offered through the program. Potential additions include support groups for caregivers and families, additional therapeutic services for children in care, sibling visits, and post-adoption visitation opportunities, all designed to further strengthen family connections.
Our vision is to build stronger partnerships, expand programming opportunities, and secure a location that allows us to better serve families across McHenry County. We are committed to reopening the program as soon as possible with renewed energy, enhanced services, and a space intentionally designed to support meaningful family connections, and we look forward to sharing updates along the way.
Alicia Wehby, Executive Director of Kids in Need, shares her optimism:
“This pause gives us the opportunity to take a thoughtful step back so we can build something even stronger for the families we serve. We are committed to creating a program and space that truly supports family connections, and we are excited about what the future holds for our community.”
While KIN Visitation Home programming is temporarily paused, our Second Bridge Program, including the donation center and free store, will remain fully open and continue providing essential resources to foster care families and families experiencing crisis throughout our community.
We deeply value the generosity of our donors and the commitment of our volunteers. In the coming months, we will share updates about our plans, our search for a future location, and new opportunities for involvement and support. Your partnership is vital to our mission, and we invite you to stay connected as we move forward.
Kids in Need is grateful for the unwavering support of our community. Together, we will continue working toward a stronger future for foster care families in McHenry County.
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