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QUINCY — Chaddock will offer a live youth mental health first aid training session via Zoom from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, that will provide participants with skills to recognize, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance abuse challenges in youths ages 12-18. The training is open to…
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QUINCY — Early bird tickets are on sale for the Trauma-Informed, Relationship-Focused Schools Conference, set for March 5-6. It will bring together educators, administrators and mental health professionals from across the country for two days of sessions, workshops and networking. Early bird pricing is available through Saturday, Nov. 30 and can be purchased at tkcchaddock.org.…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Chaddock is offering youth mental health first aid training from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Carthage United Methodist Church. This training is designed for people working with or supporting youths age 12-18 such as teachers, school staff, coaches, camp counselors, youth group leaders and parents. The course…
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QUINCY — The Range at KC will be the host of the first “Fore The Children” fundraising event on Saturday, Oct. 5, in honor of the Chaddock Children’s Foundation. This event will offer participants the chance to experience the new facility, with proceeds benefiting the programs and services of Chaddock. Teams of four will enjoy…
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QUINCY — Chaddock recently announced that Bodley Lodge No. 1 of the Masonic Order made a $20,000 contribution during a special ceremony held at Chaddock’s campus to support the organization’s “Transforming Spaces” campaign, which aims to enhance the therapeutic environment for the children and families served by Chaddock. This campaign is a critical part of…
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QUINCY — Chaddock’s annual Rose Tea will be held beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at the main campus, 205 S. 24th. This year’s event will honor the legacy of late president and CEO Debbie Reed. The Rose Tea is a garden party tradition dating back to the early 1900s. It brings together supporters, staff…
Read Full Article QUINCY — In response to the recent tragic events at a local retail store, Chaddock has announced a free and open-to-the-public event, “When Trauma Happens: Expert Guidance for Our Hometown,” which will be held from 5:45 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8. This event will be held at The Knowledge Center at Chaddock, 204…
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QUINCY — A former Chaddock employee is lodged in the Adams County Jail after he was charged with theft over $10,000. Detectives with the Quincy Police Department were contacted May 20 by Chaddock, which advised it had a program participant, a 20-year-old male, who allegedly had funds missing from his account. A staff member assisted…
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The new Chaddock CEO stops by to talk about the school and the transition to his leadership after the passing of Debbie Reed.
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QUINCY — The Trauma-Informed, Relationship-Focused Schools Conference returns on March 6 and 7 to the Knowledge Center on Chaddock’s campus, 205 S. 24th. Michael Trout and Justin Tutt are this year’s keynote speakers. Attendees can look forward to gaining insights and inspiration from these experts in the field of education and trauma-informed practices. Guests will…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Debbie Reed, president and CEO of Chaddock for the past 12 years, died on Thursday. Reed, 58, had worked for Chaddock since 1994, also serving as chief operating officer, director of planning and special projects, director of marketing and associate director of public relations and marketing. She was named chief operating officer in September 2004…
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QUINCY — The Redneck Sleigh will return Dec. 8-10 to benefit Chaddock children and families this Christmas season. A specially commissioned dump truck will be positioned in the parking lot of Farm and Home Supply, 4625 Broadway, from Friday, Dec. 8, through Sunday, Dec. 10. Area residents are encouraged to donate new toys, clothing, and…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — A Fort Madison, Iowa, woman is facing sexual assault charges in her role as a local school paraprofessional. The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office took a report on Nov. 17 that led to allegations of sexual assault of a juvenile having occurred at the Chaddock Special Education School on the Carthage campus. The…
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QUINCY — Chaddock Foster and Adoption Services team is hosting an open house event for prospective foster parents from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 23. This open house event will be a drop-in/drop-out format so prospective foster parents can learn in a comfortable, no pressure atmosphere. Current Chaddock foster parents will be on site to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Knowledge Center at Chaddock has partnered with the Literacy Advocates of West Central Illinois to host a Community Conversation event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at The Knowledge Center on Chaddock’s campus at 205 S. 24th. The presentation will provide an overview of trauma and adverse childhood experiences…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Chaddock’s annual Rose Tea begins at 2 p.m. Sunday Sept. 10, on the Chaddock campus, 205 S. 24th. The Rose Tea is Chaddock’s biggest event of the year and is a “garden party” tradition dating back to the early 1900s. This year’s event will celebrate Chaddock’s 170th anniversary with refreshments, activities and more.…
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Brittany Boll and Matt Schuckman take a bite out of LaGondola’s Hot Sicilian to wrap up the Great Quincy Sandwich Debate. J. Robert Gough also talks to the folks at Chaddock about Foster Care.
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QUINCY — Miss Quincy 2023 Shelby Rose recently recognizing Foster Care Awareness Month by donating 168 24-hour notice bags to foster children served by Chaddock Foster and Adoption Services. Rose and a team of volunteers filled the bags on Saturday, May 20, at Chaddock. The duffel bags were filled with hygiene items and other essentials…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Chaddock will be the host of a drive-thru interview event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, in the parking lot of the main campus at 205 S. 24th. Entry-level, daytime, nighttime and degree opportunities are available. Applicants will interview on the spot without leaving their vehicle. Lunch will be…
Read Full Article CHICAGO– The Department of Human Services and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced Friday more than $14 million in awards to 70 human services providers in 24 counties throughout Illinois. One of the recipients was Chaddock Attachment and Trauma Services of Quincy, which received $246,500. Chaddock’s Developmental Trauma and Attachment Program helps children who…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Knowledge Center at Chaddock will host a free training to help churches and ministryprogram staff better care for children in our region who have been through trauma. Trauma Informed Ministry will take place from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, in a state-of-the-art training facility on Chaddock’s main campus in Quincy. Some…
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QUINCY — Chaddock recently received a special delivery of 50 teddy bears along with a $2,000 contribution from Ameren Illinois. “We are so grateful for Ameren’s gift for our children in foster care,” Jeff VanCamp, executive director of Chaddock Children’s Foundation, said in a press release. “It’s easy sometimes to overlook them: their sense of…
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QUINCY — Chaddock’s annual Rose Tea will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at its Quincy campus, 205 S. 24th. Dating back to the 1920s, the Rose Tea is a “garden party” style event. The Chaddock Children’s Foundation is the host of the event. All proceeds will benefit the programs and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Mass shootings, violence, COVID, divisiveness, war. Young people today are exposed, directly or indirectly, to an increasing number of traumatic experiences. Parents often don’t know how best to address the impact such events may have on their children. Chaddock, an internationally recognized expert on the impact of attachment and trauma, invites area residents…
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