Mooseheart Child City and School, Chicago, IL
Founded in 1913, Mooseheart is a complete community for young people, serving children and youth from infancy through high school. Situated on 1,200 acres of prime Illinois farmland in the Fox River Valley about 38 miles west of Chicago, Mooseheart has its own homes, schools, church, farm, health center, post office, and utilities. Mooseheart cares for 284 children and youth whose families are unable, for a wide variety of reasons, to care for them.
Mooseheart, IL 60539
Tel: 630.859.2000
Web site: www.mooseheart.org
Key CORE Contact:
Scott Hart, Executive Director
Ages/Grades Served: Ages 3-18, Grades K-12 and Preschool
Age Limit Upon Enrollment: Generally under age 14
Program Year: Academic year with optional summer camp
Geographic Eligibility: Students who qualify include anyone in need, although preference is given to children who are affiliated with the Moose member families.
Total Residential Capacity: 300
Goal Upon Graduation: Enrollment in a 2- or 4-year college or university
Year Founded: 1913