About Us

Initially conceived in the late 1990's, the concept for "Through A Child's Eyes" was developed and realized by a number of individuals who had provided service coordination for children through the State of Illinois, Department of Human Services - Bureau of Early Intervention.

At that time, the primary focus of "Through A Child's Eyes" was on children considered "At Risk".

"Through A Child's Eyes" was initially founded because of the recognition that children who are at risk have an immediate need for services to be initiated that respond to their identified areas of risk.

The focus and mission of "Through A Child's Eyes" has broadened to include individuals and families whose socio-economic status and developmemtal issuses have resulted in barriers for their advancement toward independence.

"Through A Child's Eyes" was incorporated as a Not for Profit Corporation on 12-29-1999.

"Through A Child's Eyes" is recognized by Internal Revenue Service:

as tax exempt under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenuer Code
as a public charity under Section 509 (a) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code
that contributions made to "Through A Child's Eyes" are deductible under Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code
that "Through A Child's Eyes" is qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devices, and transfer of gifts under Section ,2055, 2106 or 2522 of the Internal Revenue Code