Maryville Confronts Bullying

Maryville recently gathered social services providers and others working with children, adolescents and their families to talk about bullying, what it is, the harm it can do and what resources are available to those who need it. “We must protect our children,” said Maryville Executive Director Sister Catherine M. Ryan, O.S.F. “We know that bullying…

Maryville Involved in the Illinois Pay for Success Initiative for Dually-Involved Youth

In Chicago on November 18, Governor Bruce Rauner and Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Director George Sheldon announced the next step to improving outcomes for youth who are involved in both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems through a first-of-its-kind pay for success initiative. “Many youth in the juvenile justice system…

Families Celebrate at the Center for Children

On Sunday afternoon, September 11, the Maryville Crisis Nursery staff, the Crisis Nursery Advisory Council, Development staff, and volunteers hosted the Family Day at the Center for Children.  The children and staff at the Children’s Healthcare Center joined in this family day.  Families who have benefited from the Crisis Nursery came with their children to…

Maryville Jen School Celebrates Its Tenth Anniversary with “Jammin’ with Jen” Dining Event

To mark its tenth anniversary and the start of a new school year, the Maryville Jen School will host its second annual “Jammin’ with Jen” event on Friday, September 9, 2016. Featuring a farm-to-table dinner created with fresh produce from the Jen School garden, the celebration will also showcase the students’ commitment to healthy eating,…

Training Session: Bullied: What Every Parent, Teacher and Kid Needs to Know About Ending the Cycle of Fear

The Stephen Sexton Training Institute in cooperation with Jen School presents: Bullied: What Every Parent, Teacher and Kid Needs to Know About Ending the Cycle of Fear Carrie Goldman Award-winning author, co-founder of the Pop Culture Hero Coalition. Ms. Goldman’s work has appeared on a variety of media outlets including NPR, MSNBC, and CNN Headline News. Maryville…

Cubs Wives Bring a Special Delivery to the Maryville Center for Children

A group of Chicago Cubs Wives visited the Maryville Center for Children in Chicago on Tuesday, June 21, to deliver a bounty of supplies, diapers and toys for local children and families. Cubs Wives Brittany Arrieta, Brittany Wood and Vanessa Montero stopped by the Center with Jessica Delp, fiancé of Kris Bryant, and Irmarie Marquez,…

Our Own Sr. Cathy on WTTW’s “Chicago Tonight”

Please take a moment to watch our Executive Director, Sr. Catherine Ryan, as she discusses the state budget issues and Maryville’s future on “Chicago Tonight” on WTTW! We are grateful to have “Sister Cathy” leading us during this time of transition and for her ability to speak so eloquently on behalf of Maryville’s children! Click here…