We provide a high-quality education for scholars, paired with comprehensive support services for their families, such as food pantries, counseling, and parenting workshops.
We enroll children and families in Chicago’s Belmont Cragin, Logan Square and Uptown neighborhoods. The average annual income for a Christopher House family is less than $19,000.
The University of Chicago’s 5Essentials Survey gave Christopher House the highest possible ranking in all 5 categories—finding our model 10 times more likely to increase student learning.
Individuals Served
100% of Christopher House families are assigned a family advocate and receive parenting workshops, on-site food pantries, and social work services, including counseling.
Graduating Kindergarten-Ready
86% of Christopher House preschoolers were found kindergarten-ready—4 times the average for low-income children across Illinois.
Our Partnership With Families
Kassie, a mom who started in our teen parenting program, said it best: “It’s not a school, it’s a house.” At Christopher House, we’re so much more than a school—we get to know each family and we provide the education and resources needed for
success and stability.
We offer a high-quality, personalized continuum of education from six weeks through the eighth grade. We also offer after school and parent education.
Immersive Family Support
All parents receive education and resources needed for success, including an assigned family advocate, parenting workshops, food pantries, and counseling.
Data-Informed
We annually track more than 60 metrics to ensure our decisions are data-informed and best serving our children and families.