About One Family Illinois

A Legacy of Passion, Purpose and Impact

Our Mission

One Family Illinois advances the safety and well-being of children by keeping siblings together in foster care, empowering youth, nurturing strong families, and partnering in the development of communities.

Our Vision

One Family Illinois aspires to provide a bright future for every child in our care, with a home that thrives in a strong, connected community.

Our Values

Integrity

We honor our commitments in an ethical manner to build trust and credibility.

Compassion

We are guided by our care for others, and we practice empathy by listening to all.

Inclusion

We take pride in creating equitable environments and providing access to resources for all.

Adaptability

We are growing, innovating, and ready to adjust as new opportunities arise.

Our Evolution

For over 35 years, One Family Illinois, formerly SOS Children’s Villages Illinois, has kept siblings in foster care together in safe, loving homes led by full-time licensed foster parents. In 2024, we proudly embraced a new name and a renewed commitment to supporting more children by strengthening the communities that surround them, just like the ones that shaped us.

Today, we provide signature sibling foster care in village communities while offering innovative programs that help parents heal, access stable housing and employment, and create safe homes for children. This transformation is making a difference. Hundreds more children benefit from our expanded programs as we reach more families, restore communities, and build a stronger, safer Chicago.

See Our Impact

“Our promise is to provide a bright future for every child in our care. By building the resilience, self-esteem, and hope for the youth entrusted to us, we’ve become an indispensable care provider in Illinois’ child welfare network, and I am so proud to lead the One Family team as they help our children heal and thrive.”

Delphine F. Rankin, Ed.D.,

Chief Executive Officer

How We Lead the Way

At One Family Illinois, we help siblings in foster care stay together by supporting entire neighborhoods and their caregivers. We are the only organization in Chicagoland with full-time foster parents living within Village communities, where collaboration thrives and each home has access to case managers, clinical therapists, and enrichment opportunities. In addition, we offer family and community support services in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood and surrounding areas through our vibrant community site.

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Our History

One Family Illinois has spent decades creating stable, nurturing environments where children in care can grow, heal, and thrive. As an independent 501(c)(3) since 1990, we’ve remained committed to keeping siblings together, empowering caregivers, and surrounding families with the support they need.

1990

SOS Children’s Village is founded

1993

The first village opens, Lockport Village

Lockport Village opens on 20 acres near Joliet, IL. The village includes 17 single-family homes, a community and learning center, a playground, and an administrative building.

2004

SOS Children’s Village expands to the South Side of Chicago

Chicago Village was opened in 2004 and is located on 7.5 acres in the South Side of Chicago. The village features 17 single-family homes, a community and learning center located within an administrative building, a community garden, and a green space.

2011

Casa Tepeyac is acquired

Acquired in 2011, Casa Tepeyac provides In-Home Family Services, Prevention Programs, and Resources to the Back of the Yards neighborhood and beyond.

2014

Roosevelt Square Village opens

Opened in 2014, Roosevelt Square Village consists of 14 single-family homes, located near the medical district and the UIC campus.

2021

The Tim McCormick Community Center opened

The Tim McCormick Community Center opened in 2021 with a state-of-the-art learning kitchen and offers programming for the children and families we serve as well as for the broader community.

Explore Our Incredible Locations

216 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite #925, Chicago, IL 60606

Administrative Office

312-372-8200

312-372-8202

Our Administrative Office, located in the southwest Loop of Downtown Chicago, is the hub for our department operations.

17545 Village Lane, Lockport, IL 60441

Lockport Village

815-740-7280

815-740-7282

Our Lockport Village opened in 1993 and spans 20 acres near Joliet, IL. It features 17 single-family homes, a community and learning center, a playground, and an administrative building.

7600 S. Parnell, Chicago, IL 60620

Chicago Village

815-740-7280

815-740-7282

Chicago Village, opened in 2004, sits on 7.5 acres on Chicago’s South Side. It includes 17 single-family homes, a combined community and learning center, an administrative building, a community garden, and green space.

1133 W. 13th St., Chicago, IL 60608

Roosevelt Square Village

312-243-1901

312-243-3086

Roosevelt Square Village, opened in 2014 near the Medical District and the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), includes 14 single-family homes. The Tim McCormick Community Center, opened in 2021, features a state-of-the-art learning kitchen and offers programs for both families in care and the broader community.

4538 S. Hermitage, Chicago, IL 60609

Casa Tepeyac

773-247-7725

773-247-7794

Casa Tepeyac is our community site powered by incredible family and housing support specialists and youth advocates. Acquired in 2011, resources were provided to families in Back of the Yards and surrounding neighborhoods.